Cynoglossus macrophthalmus Norman, 1926
Big-eyed tongue-sole
photo by CSIRO

Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae
Max. size:  27.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: northwestern Australia.
Diagnosis:  One nostril on eyed side of head (Ref 9895).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.