Symphurus variegatus (Gilchrist, 1903)
photo by FAO

Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae
Max. size:  9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 550 - 800 m
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: known only from off East London, South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 93-100; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 88-95. Upper side brown with vague dark cross bars (Ref. 4418).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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