Threeline tonguesole
📖 Overview
Threeline tonguesole (Cynoglossus marleyi), first described by Regan, 1921 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cynoglossidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 35.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 126 - 130; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 105 - 110. Upper side uniformly brown; caudal fin and posterior parts of dorsal and anal fins blackish .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Threeline 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
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Areliscus marleyi | Regan | 1921 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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