Cynoglossus dubius Day, 1873
Carrot tonguesole
Cynoglossus dubius
photo by FAO

Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae
Max. size:  50 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: west coast of India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms of the continental shelf. Feeds mainly on bottom-living invertebrates (Ref. 2872).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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