Symphurus tessellatus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Symphurus tessellatus
photo by Carvalho Filho, A.

 Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae
 Max. size:  22 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 1 - 86 m
 Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Caribbean (Cuba, Hispaniola and Puerto Rico), south to Uruguay.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 91-102; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 77-86
 Biology:  Occurs in brackish waters, bays and coves (Ref. 36453). Reported from depths between 247.05 and 274.5 m (Ref. 26912).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 23.07.96
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 25.04.01

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