Symphurus Australis
📖 Overview
Symphurus Australis (Symphurus australis), first described by McCulloch, 1907 is a fish in the family Cynoglossidae (order Pleuronectiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 111 - 119; Anal soft rays: 98 - 104; Vertebrae: 59 - 65. With a 1-2-2 pattern of interdigitation of proximal dorsal pterygiophores and interneural spines (ID); 9 abdominal vertebrae; 110-125 scales in a longitudinal series; whitish or yellowish blind side which is distinctly lighter than the ocular surface .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Symphurus Australis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal. Deep-water West Pacific: Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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