Pygmy Tonguefish
Symphurus parvus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–110 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny tonguefish under ten centimetres long, the pygmy tonguefish lies on shallow coastal bottoms and in bays with both eyes on one side of its head. Females are ready to breed once they reach about four centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Cynoglossidae › Symphurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159362.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pygmy Tonguefish live?
- The Pygmy Tonguefish (Symphurus parvus) is typically found at 20–110 m.
- Is the Pygmy Tonguefish dangerous to divers?
- The Pygmy Tonguefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pygmy Tonguefish get?
- The Pygmy Tonguefish grows to about 9 cm.