Leptachirus

Updated on Dec 24, 2024

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Kingdom Animalia Class Actinopterygii Family Soleidae		Phylum Chordata Order Pleuronectiformes Rank Genus
Similar Achiroides, Aseraggodes, Heteromycteris

Leptachirus is a genus of small soles native to brackish and fresh water in New Guinea and the northern Australia.

Species

There are currently nine recognized species in this genus:

Leptachirus alleni J. E. Randall, 2007 (Allen’s Sole)

Leptachirus bensbach J. E. Randall, 2007 (Bensbach River Sole)

Leptachirus darwinensis J. E. Randall, 2007 (Darwin Sole)

Leptachirus kikori J. E. Randall, 2007 (Kikori River Sole)

Leptachirus klunzingeri (M. C. W. Weber, 1907) (Tailed sole)

Leptachirus lorentz J. E. Randall, 2007 (Lorentz River Sole)

Leptachirus polylepis J. E. Randall, 2007 (Manyscale Sole)

Leptachirus robertsi J. E. Randall, 2007 (Robert’s Sole)

Leptachirus triramus J. E. Randall, 2007 (Three-line Sole)

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