Syacium papillosum

Various fishes

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  • Dusky flounder
  • Dämmeriger Butt
  • Duister ploeteer
  • Fausse limande sombre
  • Lenguado fusco

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 10 and 140 Meters.
  • Hides in the sand.

General behaviour of the species

  • Hides in the sand.
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 30 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest