Smallfin tonguefish
📖 Overview
Smallfin tonguefish (Symphurus microlepis), first described by Garman, 1899 is a small fish in the family Cynoglossidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. 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 spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 106; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 92; Vertebrae: 57. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smallfin tonguefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 530 m . Deep-water; 8°N - 6°N Central Pacific: known from a single specimen from the Gulf of Panama.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Smallfin Tonguefish |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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