Cynoglossus acaudatus Gilchrist, 1906
Natal tongue-fish
photo by FAO

Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae
Max. size:  14 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Somalia to Natal, South Africa, including Seychelles.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 108-110; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 86-87; Vertebrae: 52-53. Upper side brown with irregular dark bars and blotches; no lateral line on blind side (Ref. 4418).
Biology:  Inhabits shallow waters (Ref. 30573). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 5213).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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