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Symphurus kyaropterygium
Symphurus kyaropterygium Menezes & BenvegnĂș, 1976
Symphurus kyaropterygium
photo by Figueiredo, J.L./Menezes, N.A.

Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae
Max. size:  12 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 36 - 69 m
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: off Brazil from Baia da Ilha Grande to Rio Grande do Sul.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 80-86; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 66-72
Biology:  Apparently inhabits muddy or calcareous mud substrates of inner continental shelf (Ref. 26268).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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