William's Tonguefish

Symphurus williamsi

William's Tonguefish

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.