Cynoglossus nigropinnatus Ochiai, 1963
Cynoglossus nigropinnatus
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae
Max. size:  20 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Kumanonada Sea to Tosa Bay, the East China Sea, and the Gulf of Tonkin.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 104-112; Anal soft rays: 82-91; Vertebrae: 52-55
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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