| Family: |
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae |
| Max. size: |
16 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Delagoa Bay, Mozambique and Natal, South Africa; including Madagascar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 104-110; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 82-86. Upper side brown, with irregular dark spots and horizontal black lines following scale rows; dark streaks and blotches on fins; 2 lateral lines on eyed side; none on blind side (Ref. 4418). |
| Biology: |
Feeds on small invertebrates (Ref. 5213). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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