3.3.5.6 Cynoglossidae (Tonguesoles)

3.3.5.6 Cynoglossidae (Tonguesoles)

  • Tongue-shaped flat fishes with eyes on left side of body
  • A rostral hook present below mouth
  • Dorsal fin reaching forward onto head; both dorsal and anal fins joined to caudal fin
  • Pectoral fins absent
  • Only left pelvic fin present
  • Lateral lines variable

Eg. Cynoglossus arel

Cynoglossidae (Tonguesoles)

Similar Families

Soleidae; Psettodidae; Pleuronectidae/Bothidae.

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