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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Norman's tonguesole

Symphurus normani Chabanaud, 1950
Max Length
70 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
50–100 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Norman's tonguesole is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Symphurus normani
Authority
Chabanaud, 1950
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
70 cm
Depth Range
50–100 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
45.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Norman's tonguesole is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Norman's tonguesole is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Norman's tonguesole is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Norman's tonguesole is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 50 - 100 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
70cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
45.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Chabanaud, 1950

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Norman's tonguesole is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
  • Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
  • Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
  • Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
  • Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Norman's tonguesole is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Norman's tonguesole has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Norman's tonguesole
🇫🇷French Plagusie de Norman
🇪🇸Spanish Pelada de Norman

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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