| Family: |
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae |
| Max. size: |
31 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range - 450 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: Kunene River, Namibia to Natal, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 103-110; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 81-88. Upper side brownish grey, with dark specks (Ref. 4418). |
| Biology: |
Usually found at depths less than 100 m, but also recorded on the continental slope (Ref. 27121). Caught incidentally (Ref. 27121). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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