Symphurus Tessellatus
📖 Overview
Symphurus Tessellatus (Symphurus tessellatus), first described by Quoy & Gaimard, 1824 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cynoglossidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 22.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 86 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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): 91 - 102; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 77 - 86. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Symphurus Tessellatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 1 - 86 m , usually 1 - 50 m . Tropical; 25°N - 40°S, 89°W - 30°W south to Uruguay.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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