Family: |
Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae |
Max. size: |
18.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: southern Queensland, Australia (Ref. 5297) and Papua New Guinea (Ref. 6771). |
Diagnosis: |
Scales ctenoid on eyed side of body, cycloid on blind side. Scales between lateral lines fewer (8). No obviously pigmented spots on eyed side of body (Ref 9895). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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