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Symphurus varius Garman, 1899 Mottled tonguefish |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 70 - 278 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Cocos and the Galapagos islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 90-97; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 77-81; Vertebrae: 50-52 | |||
| Biology: | Probably found on rocky substrate (Ref. 9294). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 November 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||