Natal tongue-fish

Cynoglossus acaudatus

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Deep-bodied
Small
Tropical fish

Cynoglossus acaudatus, commonly known as the Natal tongue fish is a species of tonguefish. It is commonly found in shallow muddy or sandy waters along the coast of the Western Indian Ocean, Somalia down to South Africa, including Seychelles.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Flatfishes
Family: Cynoglossidae
Genus: Cynoglossus
Maximum length: 14 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Somalia to Natal, South Africa, including Seychelles.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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