Spottail Tonguefish
Symphurus urospilus
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Saltwater
Overview
Spottail Tonguefish (Symphurus urospilus) is a marine fish of the family Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), in the order Pleuronectiformes. Maximum recorded length is 17 cm. Its recorded depth range is 5–324 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 16,600000381469727 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 5-324m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
5-324m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes) |
| Familia | Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes) |
| Especies | Symphurus urospilus |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Spottail Tonguefish get?
Spottail Tonguefish can grow up to 16.600000381469727 cm long.
What family does Spottail Tonguefish belong to?
Spottail Tonguefish (Symphurus urospilus) belongs to the family Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes) in the order Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes).
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