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Cynoglossus kopsii (Bleeker, 1851) Shortheaded tonguesole |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae | |||
| Max. size: | 60 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 24 - 204 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Persian Gulf to Taiwan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Eyes contiguous, or nearly so (Ref 9895). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits silty or muddy substrates in coastal waters to about 25 meters depth. Usually deeply burried in the substrate during the day, but out and hunting at night (Ref. 48637). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||