| Family: |
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae |
| Max. size: |
32 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 183 - 293 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Kenya to the western Cape Province, South Africa. Reported from Namibia (Ref. 27121). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 116-124; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 92-103. 3 lateral lines on eyed side, none on blind side. |
| Biology: |
A shallow-water species, mainly found on sandy bottoms (Ref. 27121). Feeds on small invertebrates (Ref. 5213). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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