| Cynoglossus | |
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| Cynoglossus feldmanni | |
| Cynoglossus monopus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Pleuronectiformes |
| Family: | Cynoglossidae |
| Genus: |
Cynoglossus F. Hamilton, 1822 |
| Type species | |
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Cynoglossus lingua F. Hamilton, 1822 |
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| Synonyms | |
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Arelia Kaup, 1858 |
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Arelia Kaup, 1858
Areliscus Jordan & Snyder, 1900
Cantoria Kaup, 1858
Cantorusia Whitley, 1940
Cynoglossoides von Bonde, 1922
Dexiourius Chabanaud, 1947
Dollfusichthys Chabanaud, 1931
Icania Kaup, 1858
Notrullus Whitley, 1951
Trulla Kaup, 1858
Cynoglossus is a genus of fish in the family Cynoglossidae. Most species are indigenous to the Indo-Pacific region, but they also occur in a few in warmer parts of the East Atlantic. They are commonly found in shallow waters on a muddy or sandy bottom, including estuaries and a few species are restricted to fresh water.
There are currently 67 recognized species in this genus: