Dark cheek tongue
📖 Overview
Dark cheek tongue (Symphurus undecimplerus), first described by Munroe & Nizinski, 1990 is a small fish in the family Cynoglossidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 14.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 17 to 56 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): 97 - 105; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 80 - 87; Vertebrae: 52 - 56. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dark cheek tongue is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 17 - 56 m , usually 20 - 40 m . Tropical; 16°N -
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dark Cheek Tongue · Imitator Tonguefish |
| 🇫🇷French | Langue à Joue Noire |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Hojita · Lengua de Agalla Negra · lengua imitador |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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