Black Cow-Tongue
Paraplagusia japonica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–65 m
- Max size: 36.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A flatfish of nearshore sandy mud, the black cow tongue lies twisted with both eyes on one side of its body. It grows to about a third of a metre in shallow coastal and semi enclosed waters.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Cynoglossidae › Paraplagusia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278660.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Cow-Tongue live?
- The Black Cow-Tongue (Paraplagusia japonica) is typically found at 20–65 m.
- Is the Black Cow-Tongue dangerous to divers?
- The Black Cow-Tongue is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Cow-Tongue get?
- The Black Cow-Tongue grows to about 36.2 cm.