Largescale Tonguefish
Symphurus minor
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 18–170 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender tonguefish no longer than a finger, with both eyes on the left side and a body that tapers to a point. It lives on live bottom habitats in bays and shallow coastal waters, and even pushes up into estuarine rivers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Cynoglossidae › Symphurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159360.
FAQ
- How deep does the Largescale Tonguefish live?
- The Largescale Tonguefish (Symphurus minor) is typically found at 18–170 m.
- Is the Largescale Tonguefish dangerous to divers?
- The Largescale Tonguefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Largescale Tonguefish get?
- The Largescale Tonguefish grows to about 9 cm.