Short-headed tonguefish
Symphurus brachycephalus
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Saltwater
Overview
Short-headed tonguefish (Symphurus brachycephalus) is a marine fish of the family Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), in the order Pleuronectiformes. Maximum recorded length is 5.3 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 100 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 5,309999942779541 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | ?-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
?-100m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) |
| Familie | Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes) |
| Arten | Symphurus brachycephalus |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Short-headed tonguefish get?
Short-headed tonguefish can grow up to 5.309999942779541 cm long.
What family does Short-headed tonguefish belong to?
Short-headed tonguefish (Symphurus brachycephalus) belongs to the family Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes) in the order Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes).
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