| Family: |
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae |
| Max. size: |
36.2 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 258.4 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 65 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan and Korea to Taiwan (Ref. 559) and Papua New Guinea (Ref. 6771). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 105-119; Anal soft rays: 84-97. Caudal vertebrae 41-44; mid-lateral line scales 88-110 (Ref. 11691). |
| Biology: |
Occurs near shore (including semi-enclosed sea areas) on sandy mud bottoms (Ref. 11230). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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