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Symphurus ocellatus von Bonde, 1922 Double-spot tonguesole |
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| Family: | Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 430 - 640 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only from Mozambique to Durban, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 95-102; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 80-90. Upper side uniformly brownish; black spot covering posterior part of dorsal and anal fins (Ref. 4418). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 October 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||