Hogchoker [Trinectes maculatus]
Description
The Hogchoker is a flatfish found in brackish and freshwater habitats along the Atlantic coast of North and Central America. It has a diamond-shaped body with a small head and a large mouth. The color varies from brown to olive, with darker blotches and specks on the upper side. It feeds on small invertebrates and can reach a maximum length of about 15 cm.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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| Family |
American soles
Achiridae
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| Genus |
American Sole
Achirus
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