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Symphurus elongatus (Günther, 1868) Elongate tonguefish |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae | |||
| Max. size: | 23.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 119.5 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico to Ecuador. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 99-107; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 83-90; Vertebrae: 53-56 | |||
| Biology: | Found on sandy and muddy areas, including estuaries (Ref. 9294). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 October 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||