Offshore tonguefish
📖 Overview
Offshore tonguefish (Symphurus civitatum), first described by Ginsburg, 1951 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cynoglossidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 17.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 73 metres. It occurs in Subtropical 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Offshore tonguefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Offshore tonguefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 73 m , usually 11 - 45 m . Subtropical; 37°N - 15°N, 99°W - 66°W North Carolina (Cape Hatteras) to the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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