Scientific name Trinectes Higher classification American sole Order Flatfish | Family Achiridae Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
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Similar Hogchoker, American sole, Flatfish, Achirus, Achirus lineatus | ||
Freshwater flounder hogchoker trinectes maculatus hiding
Trinectes is a genus of American soles native to the Americas. Most species are coastal, occurring in both salt and brackish water, but several may enter fresh water and one, T. hubbsbollinger, is restricted to rivers. They are fairly small, with the largest species only reaching 25 cm (9.8 in) in length.
Contents
Hogchoker sole trinectes maculatus feeding
Species
The currently recognised species in this genus are:
References
Trinectes Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA