Symphurus Variegatus
📖 Overview
Symphurus Variegatus (Symphurus variegatus), first described by Gilchrist, 1903 is a small fish in the family Cynoglossidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 9.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 550 to 800 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 93 - 100; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 88 - 95. Upper side brown with vague dark cross bars .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Symphurus Variegatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 550 - 800 m . Deep-water Southeast Atlantic: known only from off East London, South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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