| Family: |
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae |
| Max. size: |
14.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California and BahÃa Magdalena, Mexico to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands (Ref. 9294). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 89-98; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 75-82; Vertebrae: 49-53 |
| Biology: |
Found over a variety of substrates (Ref. 9294). Small specimens may be taken from tide pools and other shallow habitats (Ref. 9294). Feeds mainly on small benthic invertebrates (Ref. 28023). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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