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Gymnachirus nudus Kaup, 1858 Naked sole |
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photo by
Sampaio, C.L.S. |
| Family: | Achiridae (American soles) | |||
| Max. size: | 17.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 37 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Mexico to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 61-69; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 44-50. Pectorals reduced to 1 or 2 rudimentary rays (Ref. 36453). | |||
| Biology: | Found on soft bottoms. Minimum depth from Ref. 26912. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||