Cynoglossus gilchristi Regan, 1920
Ripplefin tonguesole
photo by SFSA

Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae
Max. size:  16 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Delagoa Bay, Mozambique and Natal, South Africa; including Madagascar.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 104-110; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 82-86. Upper side brown, with irregular dark spots and horizontal black lines following scale rows; dark streaks and blotches on fins; 2 lateral lines on eyed side; none on blind side (Ref. 4418).
Biology:  Feeds on small invertebrates (Ref. 5213).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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