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Symphurus nigrescens Rafinesque, 1810 Tonguesole |
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photo by
Patzner, R. |
| Family: | Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.3 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 19.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 1140 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Mediterranean, Azores, North Spain to Angola, St. Helena and Ascension Is. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs on mud or sand bottoms of the continental slope and shelf (Ref. 2683). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 May 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||