Family: |
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae |
Max. size: |
9 cm SL (male/unsexed); 7.89 cm SL (female) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 103 - 300 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: southeastern Brazil to Maldonado, Uruguay. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 87-95; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 73-81 |
Biology: |
Inhabits muddy substrate. Size at sexual maturity of females around 5 cm SL (Ref. 26268). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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