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Cynoglossus dispar Day, 1877 Roundhead toungesole |
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photo by
Devarapalli, P. |
| Family: | Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae | |||
| Max. size: | 38.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Pakistan to Madras, India. | |||
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| 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 | |||