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Symphurus atramentatus Jordan & Bollman, 1890 Inkspot tonguefish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| 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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||