The Bengal tongue sole (Cynoglossus cynoglossus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Cynoglossidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The Bengal tongue sole is a tongue sole from coastal, estuarine and fresh water of the Indo-West Pacific, mainly around the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta. The species grows to about 20 cm and has an oblong, tongue-shaped, strongly flattened, brown body with both eyes on the same side. As a bottom-dweller it lies half-buried in sand and mud bottoms of shallow water and river mouths 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 Bengal tongue sole?
The Bengal tongue sole has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Bengal tongue sole live?
The Bengal tongue sole lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Bengal tongue sole get?
The Bengal tongue sole grows to a maximum of about 20 cm. On average the species is around 13 cm.
Is the Bengal tongue sole dangerous to humans?
No, the Bengal tongue sole is harmless to humans.
Is the Bengal tongue sole edible?
Yes, the Bengal tongue sole is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Cynoglossus
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