Ocellated Tonguefish
Symphurus ommaspilus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–27 m
- Max size: 4.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny tonguefish that buries into sand and seagrass beds in clear shallow water near coral reefs. So rarely caught, usually one at a time, that little is known of how it lives. Both eyes sit on one side of its leaf shaped body.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Cynoglossidae › Symphurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274265.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ocellated Tonguefish live?
- The Ocellated Tonguefish (Symphurus ommaspilus) is typically found at 1–27 m.
- Is the Ocellated Tonguefish dangerous to divers?
- The Ocellated Tonguefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ocellated Tonguefish get?
- The Ocellated Tonguefish grows to about 4.3 cm.