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Cynoglossus gilchristi Regan, 1920 Ripplefin tonguesole |
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| 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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||