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Cynoglossus feldmanni (Bleeker, 1854) River tonguesole |
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photo by
WWF / Vidthayanon, C. |
| Family: | Cynoglossidae (Tonguefishes), subfamily: Cynoglossinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Borneo, Sumatra and Cambodia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Blind side with ctenoid scales, except head region with cycloid or weakly ctenoid scales. Only 17 or 18 scales between dorsolateral and midlateral lines (Ref 9895). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rivers (Ref. 5297). A freshwater species found well above the tidal zone. Stays on the bottom where it feeds on benthic invertebrates. Marketed fresh (Ref. 12693). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||