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Cynoglossus acaudatus Gilchrist, 1906 Natal tongue-fish |
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| 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 | |||