Symphurus nigrescens Rafinesque, 1810 Tonguesole |
photo by
Patzner, R. |
Family: | Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae | |||
Max. size: | 12.3 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 16.8 g | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 1140 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Mediterranean, Azores, North Spain to Angola, St. Helena and Ascension Is. | |||
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Biology: | Occurs on mud or sand bottoms of the continental slope and shelf (Ref. 2683). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 May 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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