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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Cynoglossus Dollfusi

Cynoglossus dollfusi Chabanaud, 1931
Max Length
12.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cynoglossus Dollfusi (Cynoglossus dollfusi) 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 12.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cynoglossus dollfusi
Authority
Chabanaud, 1931
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
12.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cynoglossus Dollfusi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cynoglossus Dollfusi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cynoglossus Dollfusi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cynoglossus Dollfusi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; demersal. Subtropical known only from the Suez Canal.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00355 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
12.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Chabanaud, 1931

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Cynoglossus cleopatrides Chabanaud 1949 Heterotypic
Cynoglossus cleopatridis Chabanaud 1949 Heterotypic
Paraplagusia dollfusi Chabanaud 1931 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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