Longtail Tonguefish
Symphurus pelicanus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 24–133 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slim tonguefish of bays and shallow coastal waters, it lies on silt and soft mud anywhere from about 24 down to 130 metres. Barely 9 centimetres long, it is so seldom studied that almost nothing is known of how it lives.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Cynoglossidae › Symphurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274267.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longtail Tonguefish live?
- The Longtail Tonguefish (Symphurus pelicanus) is typically found at 24–133 m.
- Is the Longtail Tonguefish dangerous to divers?
- The Longtail Tonguefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longtail Tonguefish get?
- The Longtail Tonguefish grows to about 9 cm.