Cynoglossus marleyi Regan, 1921
Threeline tonguesole
photo by Alvheim, O./Institute of Marine Research (IMR)

Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae
Max. size:  35 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Delagoa Bay, Mozambique to Durban, South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 126-130; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 105-110. Upper side uniformly brown; caudal fin and posterior parts of dorsal and anal fins blackish (Ref. 4418).
Biology:  Feeds on small 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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