Symphurus Kyaropterygium
📖 Overview
Symphurus Kyaropterygium (Symphurus kyaropterygium), first described by Menezes & Benvegnú, 1976 is a small fish in the family Cynoglossidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 12.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 36 to 69 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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 spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 80 - 86; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 66 - 72. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Symphurus Kyaropterygium is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 36 - 69 m . Tropical; 32°S - 53°S, 52°W - 43°W Southwest Atlantic: off Brazil from Baia da Ilha Grande to Rio Grande do Sul.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Língua-de-mulata |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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