Blackbelly tonguesole
📖 Overview
Blackbelly tonguesole (Symphurus strictus), first described by Gilbert, 1905 is a small fish in the family Cynoglossidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 14.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 392 to 730 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 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
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 392 - 730 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
small invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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