Drab sole - Achirus achirus

Species Name: Achirus achirus

Synonyms: Pleuronectes achirus, Achirus achirus, Monochirus lineatus, Monochir punctifer, Achirus maculipinnis gunteri

Common Names: Drab sole

Family: Achiridae (American soles)

Order: Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)

Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)

Max. Size: 18.0 cm / 7.1 inches

Environment: Marine demersal

Origin: South America, Western Central and Southwest Atlantic

Temperament: Harmless

Company: Achirus achirus (Drab sole) can be kept with any non-aggressive fish.

Aquarium Setup: Achirus achirus (Drab sole) needs a substrate to hide under, without any sharp objects that might injure the fish. Sharp sand and silicates are not suitable. Cover the aquarium, because they jump well.

Food: Achirus achirus (Drab sole) eat nekton, crustaceans, zoo benthos and finfish. Give your fish live foods, such as tubificid worms. They can also be trained to accept dead meaty foods. Small Drab sole eat ghost shrimp. Feed two times a week.

Breeding: We are unable to provide any information about the breeding of Achirus achirus (Drab sole) in aquariums.