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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cynoglossus Ogilbyi

Cynoglossus ogilbyi Norman, 1926
Max Length
18.6 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Cynoglossus Ogilbyi (Cynoglossus ogilbyi) 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 18.6 cm. 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 ogilbyi
Authority
Norman, 1926
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
18.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Scales ctenoid on eyed side of body, cycloid on blind side. Scales between lateral lines fewer (8). No obviously pigmented spots on eyed side of body (Ref 9895).: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cynoglossus Ogilbyi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cynoglossus Ogilbyi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Cynoglossus Ogilbyi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: southern Queensland, Australia (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
18.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Norman, 1926

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