Margined Tonguefish
Symphurus marginatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 37–750 m
- Max size: 14.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small deepwater tonguefish, the margined tonguefish lies on soft mud across the outer shelf and upper slope, found as deep as seven hundred and fifty metres. It grows to about fifteen centimetres and keeps both eyes on one side of its flattened body.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Cynoglossidae › Symphurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159359.
FAQ
- How deep does the Margined Tonguefish live?
- The Margined Tonguefish (Symphurus marginatus) is typically found at 37–750 m.
- Is the Margined Tonguefish dangerous to divers?
- The Margined Tonguefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Margined Tonguefish get?
- The Margined Tonguefish grows to about 14.6 cm.