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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cynoglossus Monopus

Cynoglossus monopus Bleeker, 1849
Max Length
18.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
13–18 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cynoglossus Monopus (Cynoglossus monopus) 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 18.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 13 and 18 metres. 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 monopus
Authority
Bleeker, 1849
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18.8 cm
Depth Range
13–18 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Eyes small, pedunculate (Ref 9895).: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cynoglossus Monopus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 13 - 18 m . Tropical West Pacific: India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
18.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1849

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍THA ปลายอดม่วงหางเรียว

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Arelia ceratophrys Kaup 1858 Synonym
Arelia melanopterus Bleeker 1851 Synonym
Cynoglossus melanopterus Bleeker 1851 Synonym
Plagusia melanopterus Bleeker 1851 Synonym
Plagusia monopus Bleeker 1849 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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