Cynoglossus semilaevis Günther, 1873 Tongue sole |
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photo by
Kim, I.-S. |
Family: | Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae | |||
Max. size: | 61.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine | |||
Distribution: | Asia: China. Occurs in the Yellow Sea and the East China Sea (Ref. 559). | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Carnivorous, feeds mainly on benthic crustaceans and fish (Ref. 30433). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 September 2020 Ref. (126983) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |