Cynoglossus gracilis Günther, 1873
photo by CAFS

Family:  Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae
Max. size:  31.05 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 152.0 g
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: South China Sea through Taiwan, Tung-hai, and Chefoo to Pusan in Korea.
Diagnosis:  Body comparatively slender (19 to 23%) SL). Maxilla extending posteriorly beyond fixed eye. Corner of mouth nearer to branchial opening than to tip of snout (Ref 9895).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 September 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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