Symphurus kyaropterygium Menezes & BenvegnĂș, 1976
Symphurus kyaropterygium
photo by Figueiredo, J.L./Menezes, N.A.

 Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae
 Max. size:  12 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 36 - 69 m
 Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: off Brazil from Baia da Ilha Grande to Rio Grande do Sul.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 80-86; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 66-72
 Biology:  Apparently inhabits muddy or calcareous mud substrates of inner continental shelf (Ref. 26268).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 06.04.98

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