Hong's Tonguefish
Symphurus hongae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 100 m
- Max size: 5.7 cm
- For divers: safe
Hong's tonguefish is a tiny flatfish of soft bottoms shallower than about 100 metres, its body twisted so both eyes sit on one side. Turning up in mixed trawl landings, it grows to only about six centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Cynoglossidae › Symphurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1698746.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hong's Tonguefish live?
- The Hong's Tonguefish (Symphurus hongae) is typically found at to 100 m.
- Is the Hong's Tonguefish dangerous to divers?
- The Hong's Tonguefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hong's Tonguefish get?
- The Hong's Tonguefish grows to about 5.7 cm.