Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae |
32 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine; depth range 183 - 293 m |
Western Indian Ocean: Kenya to the western Cape Province, South Africa. Reported from Namibia (Ref. 27121). |
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. |
A shallow-water species, mainly found on sandy bottoms (Ref. 27121). Feeds on small invertebrates (Ref. 5213). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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