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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Blackbelly tonguesole

Symphurus strictus Gilbert, 1905
Max Length
14 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
392–730 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Blackbelly tonguesole is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Symphurus strictus
Authority
Gilbert, 1905
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
14 cm
Depth Range
392–730 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 107 - 121; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 95 - 108; Vertebrae: 59 - 65. With 110-125 scales in a longitudinal series; whitish or yellowish blind side which is distinctly lighter than the ocular surface . Upper side brown, with faint horizontal dark lines following scale rows; abdomen black; fins dusky .: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Blackbelly tonguesole is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Blackbelly tonguesole is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Blackbelly tonguesole is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 392 - 730 m . Deep-water

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.5±0.37
Food Items

small invertebrates (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
14cm
Dorsal Rays
114
Anal Rays
102
Vertebrae
62

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Gilbert, 1905

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