Tongue Sole and Similar Species
Cynoglossus spp.
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Sole (Solea spp.)
Solea solea (Common Sole)
Key differences: Soles (family Soleidae) typically have a more oval or rounded body shape, not as elongated as Cynoglossus. Their eyes are also on the right side of the head, and they possess small but distinct pectoral fins.
Flounder (Pleuronectidae spp.)
Various species
Key differences: Flounders (family Pleuronectidae) are generally broader and more disc-shaped than tongue soles. Their eyes can be on either the left or right side depending on the species, but they typically have more prominent pectoral fins and a distinct caudal fin not confluent with the dorsal and anal fins.
Turbot (Scophthalmidae spp.)
Scophthalmus maximus (Turbot)
Key differences: Turbots (family Scophthalmidae) are large, rounded, and often have a rough, bony-plated skin. Their eyes are on the left side, but their body shape and skin texture are very different from the smooth, elongated tongue soles.
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