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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Cynoglossus Gracilis

Cynoglossus gracilis Günther, 1873
Max Length
31.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cynoglossus Gracilis (Cynoglossus gracilis) 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 31.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, 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 gracilis
Authority
Günther, 1873
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
31.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

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).: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cynoglossus Gracilis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cynoglossus Gracilis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cynoglossus Gracilis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; brackish; demersal. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: South China Sea through Taiwan, Tung-hai, and Chefoo to Pusan in Korea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00447 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
31.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Günther, 1873

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Areliscus gracilis Günther 1873 Synonym
Areliscus hollandi Jordan & Metz 1913 Synonym
Cynoglessus gracilis Günther 1873 Synonym
Cynoglossus microps Steindachner 1897 Synonym
Trulla gracilis Günther 1873 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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