Family: |
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae |
Max. size: |
17.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 26.5 g |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 28 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea: Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Israel. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 99-101; Anal soft rays: 78-79 |
Biology: |
Not recorded from a depth of more than 135 m (Ref. 5297). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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