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Cynoglossus durbanensis Regan, 1921 Durban tonguesole |
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| Family: | Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Kenya to Natal, South Africa. Also Zanzibar and Madagascar (Ref. 6806). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 98-105; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 78-84. Upper side of body and fins pale brownish with dark spots and blotches; 2 lateral lines on eyed side, none on blind side (Ref. 4418). | |||
| Biology: | Enters brackish waters (Ref. 6805). Feeds on small invertebrates (Ref. 5213). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||