Fourline tonguesole
📖 Overview
Fourline tonguesole (Cynoglossus attenuatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cynoglossidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 31 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 110 - 120; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 88 - 95; Vertebrae: 54 - 55. Upper side brown with indistinct horizontal lines following scale rows; lower side whitish; each side with 2 lateral lines each .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fourline tonguesole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
small invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | fourline tonguesole · Fourline Toungefish · Fourline Toungesole |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arelia attenuata | Gilchrist | 1904 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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