Trinectes opercularis (Nichols & Murphy, 1944)
Spottedcheek sole
Trinectes opercularis
photo by FAO

Family:  Achiridae (American soles)
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on sandy and muddy bottoms of coastal waters (Ref. 9047).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 30 April 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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