Symphurus normani Chabanaud, 1950
Norman's tonguesole
photo by FAO

Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Symphurinae
Max. size:  70 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 50 - 100 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Gulf of Guinea (Ref. 2683) to Angola. Reported from northern Namibia (Ref. 27121).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits mud and sand bottoms (Ref. 2683).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 May 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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