Cynoglossus dispar
Cynoglossus dispar Day, 1877
Roundhead toungesole
photo by Devarapalli, P.


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Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae
Max. size:  38.9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Pakistan to Madras, India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms of the continental shelf. Feeds predominantly on bottom-living invertebrates (Ref. 2872).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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