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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Nanhai tongue sole

Cynoglossus nanhaiensis Wang, Munroe & Kong, 2016
Max Length
14.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Nanhai tongue sole (Cynoglossus nanhaiensis) 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 14.3 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 nanhaiensis
Authority
Wang, Munroe & Kong, 2016
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
14.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nanhai tongue sole is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nanhai tongue sole is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Nanhai tongue sole is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
10.6cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00355 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
14.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Wang, Munroe & Kong, 2016

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