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The Bloch's tongue sole (Paraplagusia blochii) is a brackish-water fish of the family Cynoglossidae that grows up to 22 cm.
Description
Bloch's tongue sole is a tongue sole from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 22 cm and has a strongly flattened, tongue-shaped, brown body with both eyes on the same side and fringed lips. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried in sand and mud bottoms of coastal and estuarine water, between about 7 and 80 metres, and searches for small worms and crustaceans. It is a local food fish. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bloch's tongue sole?
The Bloch's tongue sole has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Tongue-shaped flattened body with fringed lips; burrowing flatfish
Where does the Bloch's tongue sole live?
The Bloch's tongue sole lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-West Pacific
How big does the Bloch's tongue sole get?
The Bloch's tongue sole grows to a maximum of about 22 cm.
Is the Bloch's tongue sole dangerous to humans?
No, the Bloch's tongue sole is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Bloch's tongue sole edible?
Yes, the Bloch's tongue sole is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Paraplagusia
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