William's Tonguefish
Symphurus williamsi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–52 m
- Max size: 18.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
William's tonguefish is a small left eyed flatfish of tide pools, estuaries and sandy inlets, its body fringed by a continuous ribbon of fin. Reaching about 19 centimetres, it mostly turns up as bycatch in trawls and seine nets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Cynoglossidae › Symphurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274284.
FAQ
- How deep does the William's Tonguefish live?
- The William's Tonguefish (Symphurus williamsi) is typically found at 0–52 m.
- Is the William's Tonguefish dangerous to divers?
- The William's Tonguefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the William's Tonguefish get?
- The William's Tonguefish grows to about 18.7 cm.