Symphurus orientalis
Symphurus orientalis (Bleeker, 1879)


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Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae
Max. size:  10 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 12 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Suruga Bay, Japan to the Yellow and East China seas. Western Central Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits muddy substrates in coastal bays and deep water (Ref. 48637).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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