FishincSpecies catalog
Witch flounder
Glyptocephalus cynoglossus
Witch flounder (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus) belongs to the family Pleuronectidae. Habitat: salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Glyptocephalus cynoglossus |
|---|---|
| Family | Pleuronectidae |
| Habitat | Salt water |
| Group | Flatfish |
| Other names | Witch |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Northern Europe saltwater |
Identifying features
- Flatfish seen from above, eyed side up
- Elongated, thin oval body
- Very small head with small mouth
- Large eyes
- Straight lateral line
- Greyish-brown
- Pectoral fin with a dark tip
Witch flounder in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Hundszunge, Zungenbutt |
| French | Plie cynoglosse |
| Dutch | Hondstong |
| Swedish | Rödtunga |
| Norwegian | Smørflyndre |
| Finnish | Mustaeväkampela |
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