Western Pacific tonguefish
📖 Overview
Western Pacific tonguefish (Symphurus thermophilus), first described by Munroe & Hashimoto, 2008 is a small fish in the family Cynoglossidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 8.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 239 to 733 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Western Pacific tonguefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Western Pacific tonguefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 239 - 733 m . Tropical; 19°C - 22°C ; 27°N - 36°S endemic species in the western Pacific Ocean collected at several active hydrothermal vent sites with a disjunct distribution over a wide geographic range from Kaikata Seamount (26°42.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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