Lee's tonguefish
📖 Overview
Lee's tonguefish (Symphurus leeorum), first described by Jordan & Bollman, 1890 is a small fish in the family Cynoglossidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 14.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 11 to 113 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 93 - 104; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 77 - 88; Vertebrae: 50 - 53. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lee's tonguefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 11 - 113 m , usually 30 - 113 m . Tropical; 32°N - 7°N Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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