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Cynoglossidae

Malabar tonguesole

Cynoglossus macrostomus

Thirty Centimeters Cynoglossid Fish

Tropical
Restricted distribution
Indian Ocean
South Asia
Elongated
Medium
Tropical fish

Malabar tonguesole is a marine fish found around Indian Ocean. It inhabits marine waters. The largest recorded length is 30 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Flatfishes
Family: Cynoglossidae
Genus: Cynoglossus
Maximum length: 30 cm
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Indian Ocean: restricted to the coast of India.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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