| Family: |
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 220 - 1425 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea (Ref. 9942) and the Gulf of Aden. Cynoglossus acutirostris is very similar to Cynoglossus carpenteri. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 125-125; Anal soft rays: 100-100 |
| Biology: |
Found on sandy bottoms (Ref. 30573). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 30573). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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