Syacium [Syacium]
Description
Syacium encompasses a group of lefteye flounders found in the Atlantic Ocean, particularly in subtropical and tropical waters. These species are adapted to a wide range of habitats, from sandy and muddy flats to the edges of coral reefs. They are recognized for their elongated bodies and the ability to blend into their environment to escape predators and surprise prey. The diet of Syacium species consists mostly of small fish and crustaceans.
Species

Papillose Tonguefish [Syacium papillosum]
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Leathery Tonguefish [Syacium ovale]
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Inshore Lizardfish [Syacium micrurum]
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Guinean Tonguefish [Syacium guineense]
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Longtail Tonguefish [Syacium latifrons]
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Largehead Hairtail [Syacium grande]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Flatfishes
Pleuronectiformes
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Family |
Lefteye flounders
Bothidae
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Statistics
- Species 6