Cynoglossus joyneri Günther, 1878
Red tonguesole
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae
Max. size:  39.4 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 236.9 g; max. reported age: 5 years
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 70 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Korea and southern Japan to the Yellow Sea and South China Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in the sublittoral zone (incl. semi-enclosed sea areas) on sandy mud bottoms (Ref. 11230).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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