Trinectes microphthalmus (Chabanaud, 1928)
Trinectes microphthalmus
photo by Figueiredo, J.L./Menezes, N.A.

 Family:  Achiridae (American soles)
 Max. size:  9.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Trinidad and Tobago to southern Brazil.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 48-53; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 34-37. Pectoral fin vestigial (Ref. 36453).
 Biology:  Mainly found in brackish lagoons (Ref. 36453).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 25.04.01
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 23.06.15

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