| Family: |
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae |
| Max. size: |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Somalia to Natal, South Africa, including Seychelles. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 108-110; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 86-87; Vertebrae: 52-53. Upper side brown with irregular dark bars and blotches; no lateral line on blind side (Ref. 4418). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow waters (Ref. 30573). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 5213). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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