{"product_id":"toung","title":"Tongue Sole ( Cynoglossus microlepis )","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCynoglossus microlepis is a species of tongue sole (family Cynoglossidae), best known for its extreme flat, leaf-like body and bottom-dwelling lifestyle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names: Tongue sole, river sole (varies by region)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody shape: Very flat and elongated; both eyes are on the same side of the head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColoration: Mottled brown to gray, excellent camouflage against sand and mud\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Commonly 15–25 cm (about 6–10 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; distribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFound in East and Southeast Asia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLives in freshwater to brackish environments, especially slow rivers, estuaries, and muddy bottoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpends most of its life buried in sand or silt, with only eyes exposed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; diet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNocturnal ambush predator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeds on small worms, insect larvae, crustaceans, and tiny fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelies heavily on camouflage rather than speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium notes (important)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot a beginner fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeeds a soft sand substrate (no gravel—can damage the body)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires excellent water quality and gentle flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften refuses dry food; usually needs live or frozen foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful but may eat very small tankmates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"monsteraquariumonline","offers":[{"title":"4-5”","offer_id":42946192638161,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/9135\/5601\/files\/D0F7FB8D-6D8E-4228-B397-D0E81E9D7972.jpg?v=1768849120","url":"https:\/\/monsteraquariumon9.com\/products\/toung","provider":"monsteraquariumonline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}