Jenyn's Tonguefish
Symphurus jenynsi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–190 m
- Max size: 31.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small tonguefish that works coastal soft bottoms, Jenyn's tonguefish hunts by smell and touch, snuffling out polychaete worms and tiny crustaceans buried in the sediment. It lies flat with both eyes on one side, ranging from shallows down to nearly two hundred metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Cynoglossidae › Symphurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274249.
FAQ
- How deep does the Jenyn's Tonguefish live?
- The Jenyn's Tonguefish (Symphurus jenynsi) is typically found at 10–190 m.
- Is the Jenyn's Tonguefish dangerous to divers?
- The Jenyn's Tonguefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Jenyn's Tonguefish get?
- The Jenyn's Tonguefish grows to about 31.9 cm.