Carrot Tonguesole
Cynoglossus dubius
- Group: Other
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A tonguesole of the continental shelf, it lies flat on sandy and muddy bottoms with both eyes on one side of its body and feeds on bottom dwelling invertebrates. So little is known of its numbers that its conservation status sits as data deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Cynoglossidae › Cynoglossus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274201.
FAQ
- Is the Carrot Tonguesole dangerous to divers?
- The Carrot Tonguesole is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Carrot Tonguesole get?
- The Carrot Tonguesole grows to about 50 cm.