Suyen’s Tongue Sole
📖 Overview
Suyen’s Tongue Sole (Cynoglossus suyeni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cynoglossidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 176 and 421 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 110; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 92 - 105; Vertebrae: 57 - 61. Scales between dorsolateral and midlateral lines 19 to 22 (Ref 9895).: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Suyen’s Tongue Sole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 176 - 421 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Suyen's Tongue Sole · Suyen’s Tongue Sole |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 扁魚 · 書顏舌鰨 · 比目魚 · 牛舌 · 皇帝魚 · 龍舌 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynoglossus beauforti | Chabanaud | 1951 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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