Jenyn's tonguefish (Symphurus jenynsi)

Scientific name: Symphurus jenynsi Evermann & Kendall, 1906

Jenyn's tonguefish (Symphurus jenynsi)

The Jenyn's tonguefish (Symphurus jenynsi) is a marine fish of the family Cynoglossidae. Native range: Southwest Atlantic, southeastern Brazil to about El Rincon, central Argentina.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 108-114; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 92 - 97. No lateral line on ocular side. Light brownish on ocular side, with 9 to 10 indistinct dark bands; posterior parts of dorsal and fin membranes blackish; no black blotch on dorsal and anal fins and opercle.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Symphurus jenynsi
Family
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
31.9
Depth range
10–190 m (33–623 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 190 m, usually 10 - 60 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Southwest Atlantic: southeastern Brazil to about El Rincon, central Argentina.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (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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