Ocellated tonguesole
📖 Overview
Ocellated tonguesole (Cynoglossus quadriocellatus) 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 19.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 48 metres. 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 96 - 112; Anal soft rays: 88 - 101; Vertebrae: 40 - 44. This species is distinguished by the following characters: snout bluntly rounded; head length 19-28% of SL, snout length 4-8% of SL; eyes are not contiguous; nostrils 2; rostral hook not extending to below the eye; lateral lines on eyed side three, on blind side one; mid-lateral line scales 73-88; scales between dorsal and mid-lateral lines 11-14; scales on both eyed and blind sides ctenoid; D 96-112; A 88-101; caudal-fin rays 10; vertebrae 8 + 40-44; two ocelli on tail .Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ocellated tonguesole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Ocellated tonguesole is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ocellated tonguesole is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 48 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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