Symphurus elongatus (Günther, 1868)
Elongate tonguefish
Symphurus elongatus
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae
Max. size:  23.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 119.5 g
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 100 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico to Ecuador.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 99-107; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 83-90; Vertebrae: 53-56
Biology:  Found on sandy and muddy areas, including estuaries (Ref. 9294).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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