Smallscale tonguesole
📖 Overview
A strictly freshwater species found in large rivers. Found along the bottom where it feeds on benthic invertebrates. Marketed fresh.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 117 - 119; Anal soft rays: 92 - 96. Plain dark brown on the eye-side of body; body depth 4.3-5.0 times in SL; 21-22 scale rows between 2 lateral lines; with a single pelvic fin .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smallscale tonguesole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Smallscale tonguesole is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Smallscale tonguesole is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Smallscale tonguesole has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Freshwater tonguesole · River tonguesole · Smallscale Tonguesole |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | 淡水シタビラメ |
| 🌍THA | Pla Yord Muang · ปลายอดม่วงน้ำจืด · ปลายอดม่วงเกล็ดถี่ · ปลายอดม่วงแม่น้ำ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arelia microlepis | Bleeker | 1851 | Synonym |
| Arelia solum | Sauvage | 1878 | Synonym |
| Cynoglossus solum | Sauvage | 1878 | Synonym |
| Cynoglossus xiphoides | Günther | 1862 | Synonym |
| Cynoglossus xiphoideus | Günther | 1862 | Synonym |
| Plagusia microlepis | Bleeker | 1851 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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