Freckled tonguefish (Symphurus nebulosus)

Scientific name: Symphurus nebulosus Goode & Bean, 1883

The Freckled tonguefish (Symphurus nebulosus) is a marine fish of the family Cynoglossidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, New York to Florida in USA.

Biology

A species rarely collected; captured on soft mud substrates. Little is known about its biology.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Symphurus nebulosus
Family
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.0
Depth range
239–810 m (784–2657 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 239 - 810 m, usually 400 - 600 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Atlantic: New York to Florida in USA.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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