| Family: |
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 132 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: northern Australia, from Western Australia to Queensland (Ref. 5297) and Papua New Guinea (Ref. 6771). |
| Diagnosis: |
Scales ctenoid on both sides of body. Scales between lateral lines more numerous (10 to 13). Two rounded, conspicuously pigmented spots on posterior one-third of eyed side of body (Ref 9895). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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