Family: |
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae |
Max. size: |
12.3 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 16.8 g |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 1140 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Mediterranean, Azores, North Spain to Angola, St. Helena and Ascension Is. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs on mud or sand bottoms of the continental slope and shelf (Ref. 2683). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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