Small-toothed Flounder and Similar Species
Pseudorhombus jenynsii
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Small-toothed Flounder. Here are the key differences.
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Largescale Flounder
Pseudorhombus arsius
Key differences: P. arsius generally has larger scales, a more pronounced dark spot on the lateral line, and typically fewer dorsal and anal fin rays (D: 69-76, A: 53-59). Its teeth are also small, but P. jenynsii often has a more slender body shape.
Four-eyed Flounder
Pseudorhombus diplospilus
Key differences: P. diplospilus is distinguished by having two prominent, dark, ocellated spots on the lateral line, one above and one below, which are typically absent or less distinct in P. jenynsii. Fin ray counts also differ (D: 70-77, A: 55-60).
Spotted Flounder
Pseudorhombus oculocirris
Key differences: P. oculocirris has distinct ocellated spots on the body and often small cirri (fleshy filaments) on the eyes, which are absent in P. jenynsii. Fin ray counts are also slightly different (D: 68-75, A: 52-58).
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