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Cynoglossus acutirostris Norman, 1939 Sharpnose tonguesole |
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| Family: | Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 220 - 1425 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea (Ref. 9942) and the Gulf of Aden. Cynoglossus acutirostris is very similar to Cynoglossus carpenteri. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 125-125; Anal soft rays: 100-100 | |||
| Biology: | Found on sandy bottoms (Ref. 30573). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 30573). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||