Double-spot tonguesole
📖 Overview
Double-spot tonguesole (Symphurus ocellatus), first described by von Bonde, 1922 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: 430 to 640 metres. 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): 95 - 102; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 80 - 90. Upper side uniformly brownish; black spot covering posterior part of dorsal and anal fins .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Double-spot tonguesole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 430 - 640 m . Deep-water South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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