Inkspot tonguefish
📖 Overview
Found over a variety of substrates . Small specimens may be taken from tide pools and other shallow habitats . Feeds mainly on small benthic invertebrates .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 89 - 98; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 75 - 82; Vertebrae: 49 - 53. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Inkspot tonguefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Inkspot tonguefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Inkspot tonguefish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 200 m , usually 1 - 80 m . Tropical; 33°N - 8°S, 158°W - 7°W
🌿 Ecology
small benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Halfspotted Tonguefish · Inkspot Tonguefish |
| 🇫🇷French | Langue Encrière |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Hojita · Lengua Arco Iris · Lengua de Aleta Bandeada · lengua mediomanchada · Lengua Tintorera |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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