William's tonguefish
📖 Overview
Found in tide pools, estuaries and inlets with sandy bottoms . Probably taken with seines and as bycatch of trawl fisheries .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 89 - 95; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 73 - 79; Vertebrae: 47 - 51. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for William's tonguefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 52 m , usually 0 - 30 m . Tropical; 32°N -
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | William's Tonguefish · Yellow Tonguefish |
| 🇫🇷French | Langue de Williams |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | lengua amarillenta · Lengua de Williams |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symphurus paitensis | Hildebrand | 1946 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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