Family: |
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae |
Max. size: |
60 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 24 - 204 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Persian Gulf to Taiwan. |
Diagnosis: |
Eyes contiguous, or nearly so (Ref 9895). |
Biology: |
Inhabits silty or muddy substrates in coastal waters to about 25 meters depth. Usually deeply burried in the substrate during the day, but out and hunting at night (Ref. 48637). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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