Ocellated Tonguefish

Slender, small; pale with distinct, dark ocellated spots near rear of dorsal and anal fins.

Dorsal soft rays (total): 76 - 77; Analsoft rays: 61 - 62

Inhabits sandy substrates, also those submerged beds of aquatic vegetation, in clear shallow waters near coral reefs. Little is known of its biology since its captured infrequently and generally in small numbers; most captures were a single fish (Ref. 26268).

fisheries: of no interest