Family: |
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae |
Max. size: |
11.84 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 260 - 945 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Atlantic: off West Africa, mainly extending from 2°N to 12°S. A record from 14°49'N, 17°43'W (IOS 10873), represents a northwesterly range extension. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits mud bottoms (Ref. 10734). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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