Tongue Sole and Similar Species
Cynoglossus arel
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Large-eyed Tongue Sole
Cynoglossus macrostomus
Key differences: C. macrostomus generally has larger eyes and a slightly different count of dorsal and anal fin rays. C. arel typically has a more pointed snout and a higher number of scales in the lateral line.
Bengal Tongue Sole
Cynoglossus lingua
Key differences: C. lingua tends to have a more elongated body and a higher number of dorsal and anal fin rays (D: 130-140, A: 100-115) compared to C. arel (D: 116-130, A: 90-106). The snout shape can also differ subtly.
Malabar Sole
Cynoglossus semifasciatus
Key differences: C. semifasciatus is generally smaller and has distinct dark cross-bands on its body, which are typically absent or much less pronounced in C. arel.
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