Symphurus arabicus Chabanaud, 1954

Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae
Max. size:  12.2 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 1046 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: south coast of Arabia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 97-97; Anal soft rays: 84-84; Vertebrae: 53-53. Description: ID pattern 1-2-2-1-2; D 97; A 84; total certebrae 53 (Ref. 82202).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 30 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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