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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Red Sea tonguesole

Cynoglossus sinusarabici Chabanaud, 1931
Max Length
17.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
1–28 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Red Sea tonguesole (Cynoglossus sinusarabici) 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 17.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 28 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 sinusarabici
Authority
Chabanaud, 1931
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17.1 cm
Depth Range
1–28 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 99 - 101; Anal soft rays: 78 - 79. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Red Sea tonguesole 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 1 - 28 m . Tropical; 34°N - 12°N, 32°E - 43°E Indian Ocean: Red Sea, Suez Canal.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00562 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
17.1cm
Dorsal Rays
100
Anal Rays
79

🌡️ 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
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Chabanaud, 1931

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