Symphurus maldivensis Chabanaud, 1955

Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae
Max. size:  11 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 256 - 293 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: known only from the holotype taken from the Maldives.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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