Family: |
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae |
Max. size: |
38.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Pakistan to Madras, India. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms of the continental shelf. Feeds predominantly on bottom-living invertebrates (Ref. 2872). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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