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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Southern tongue sole

Cynoglossus broadhursti Waite, 1905
Max Length
24.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Southern tongue sole (Cynoglossus broadhursti) 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 24.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cynoglossus broadhursti
Authority
Waite, 1905
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
24.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Southern tongue sole is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Southern tongue sole is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Southern tongue sole is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Southern tongue sole is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical Indian Ocean: Western and southern Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00355 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
24.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Waite, 1905

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