Caribbean Tonguefish

Caribbean Tonguefish
Name: Caribbean Tonguefish
Scientific Name: Symphurus arawak
Other Names: Coral Reef Tonguefish
Family: Tonguefishes
Scientific Family: Cynoglossidae
Source: WoRMS AphiaID 274232
Size: 2.5 - 3.5 in.
Depth Range: On the reef (10 – 60 ft.)
Sightings: Seen rarely

This Caribbean Tonguefish has an oval body with dark bands on its brown skin. Its fins are pale and have blotches and bars.