Chabanaud's tonguefish
📖 Overview
Chabanaud's tonguefish (Symphurus chabanaudi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cynoglossidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 26.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 60 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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): 98 - 109; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 82 - 92; Vertebrae: 52 - 57. Body flat and elongated, with an oval anterior border; both eyes on left side; dorsal fin with 98 to 109 rays; anal fin with 82 to 92 rays; caudal fin with 12 rays; body light to dark brown, usually with 6 to 8 transverse bars of contrasting color; lower half operculum on the eyed side with a large dark stain; dorsal and anal fins progressively darker distally .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chabanaud's tonguefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 0 - 60 m , usually 0 - 28 m . Tropical; 33°N - 5°S, 116°W - 76°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Chabanaud's Tonguefish · Darkcheek Tonguefish · Darkcheek Tonguefush |
| 🇫🇷French | Langue de Chabanaud |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Hojita · lengua cachete prieto · Lengua de Cauda Oscura · Lengua de Chabanaud · Lengüeta Morena |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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