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Cynoglossus capensis (Kaup, 1858) Sand tonguefish |
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| 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 | |||