Family: |
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 282 - 357 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Philippines. Eastern Central Pacific: off Hawaii. |
Diagnosis: |
With 9 abdominal vertebrae; ocular side yellowish-brown with freckled or mottled appearance and blind side whitish or yellowish without freckled pattern (Ref. 35979). |
Biology: |
Benthic on mud (Ref. 58302). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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