The brown sole (Achirus klunzingeri) is a sole of the genus Achirus native to the eastern Pacific from central Mexico to northernmost Peru. This demersal species growth up to 23 cm (9.1 in).[2] It is found at depths of 10–40 m on sandy and muddy grounds and may enter fresh waters in estuaries and mangroves. Its diet consists of invertebrates, small fishes, pelagic eggs and larvae.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Pleuronectiformes |
| Family: | Achiridae |
| Genus: | Achirus |
| Species: | A. klunzingeri
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| Achirus klunzingeri (Steindachner, 1880)
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References edit
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- ^ a b Munroe, T.A. (2021). "Achirus klunzingeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T183389A161909946. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T183389A161909946.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Achirus klunzingeri (Steindachner, 1880). FishBase