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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Bengal tonguesole

Cynoglossus semifasciatus Day, 1877
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
12–18 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Bengal tonguesole (Cynoglossus semifasciatus) 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 15 cm. It occurs at depths between 12 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 Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cynoglossus semifasciatus
Authority
Day, 1877
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
15 cm
Depth Range
12–18 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bengal tonguesole is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bengal tonguesole is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bengal tonguesole is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bengal tonguesole is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 12 - 18 m . Tropical East of India and Sri Lanka (Ceylon).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Day, 1877

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