Spottedfin Tonguefish
Symphurus diomedeanus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–263 m
- Max size: 22 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small flatfish of muddy bottoms, this tonguefish avoids the shallowest coastal waters and ranges well down the slope. It feeds mainly on crabs and bottom dwelling worms, hunting along the seabed where it lies flat against the mud. It reaches about 22 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Cynoglossidae › Symphurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159358.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spottedfin Tonguefish live?
- The Spottedfin Tonguefish (Symphurus diomedeanus) is typically found at 6–263 m.
- Is the Spottedfin Tonguefish dangerous to divers?
- The Spottedfin Tonguefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spottedfin Tonguefish get?
- The Spottedfin Tonguefish grows to about 22 cm.