identifier	taxonID	type	CVterm	format	language	title	description	additionalInformationURL	UsageTerms	rights	Owner	contributor	creator	bibliographicCitation
9A4942276055FFBA0DB5FC9510F53F10.text	9A4942276055FFBA0DB5FC9510F53F10.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Cynoglossus arel (Bloch & Schneider 1801)	<div><p>1. Cynoglossus arel (n=2):</p><p>Specimen 1: (ambicoloured and deformed): The specimen measured 18.2 cm in total length and exhibited both partial ambicolouration and a morphological anomaly (Figure 2a). Pigmentation originated in the caudal fin region and extended anteriorly to the 35th dorsal fin ray and the 20th to 21st anal fin rays, covering approximately 51% of the blind side surface area. A morphological anomaly near the posterior dorsal fin appeared as a localized incision extending approximately 2 cm into the body which resulted in a reduced dorsal fin ray count.</p><p>Specimen 2: (ambicoloured): The specimen measured 26.1 cm in total length and exhibited ambicolouration as spotting (Figure 2b). An unusual pigmentation pattern was observed in the form of a distinct blackish spot situated near the 73rd dorsal fin ray.</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/9A4942276055FFBA0DB5FC9510F53F10	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Dutta, Sayani;Pillai, Honey Unnikrishna;Das, Shoumadip;Ojha, Snigdha	Dutta, Sayani, Pillai, Honey Unnikrishna, Das, Shoumadip, Ojha, Snigdha (2025): Unusual pigmentation and morphological variations in four flatfish species (Order: Pleuronectiformes) from Indian waters. Zootaxa 5706 (3): 439-447, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5706.3.7, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5706.3.7
9A4942276055FFBC0DB5FB4515CE3A2F.text	9A4942276055FFBC0DB5FB4515CE3A2F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Cynoglossus lingua Hamilton 1822	<div><p>2. Cynoglossus lingua (n=2):</p><p>Specimen 1 (deformed): The specimen measured 30.5 cm in length and exhibited pronounced caudal deformity with fin regeneration. The deformity appeared to result from a prior transverse injury that led to the partial loss of the original caudal fin structure (Figure 2e). However, the newly formed caudal region lacked the typical symmetrical tapering characteristics of intact specimens. The abrupt termination of the body resulted in a decrease in the total number of mid-lateral line scales (84) and the regenerated caudal fin displayed an increase in the number of fin rays (16) compared to the normal specimens (10). Further examination using X-ray radiography revealed significant skeletal alterations, including a vertebral column termination resulting in a reduced vertebral count (49) relative to con-specific (Figure 3d).</p><p>Specimen 2 (deformed): This specimen measured 33 cm in total length and exhibited a notable morphological anomaly in the caudal region (Figure 2f), similar to that observed in Specimen 1. However, unlike the previous specimen, the regenerated caudal fin in this individual was structurally more complex, featuring two accessory fins joined on each lateral side of the main caudal fin. The regenerated specimens showed a reduced number of mid-lateral line scales and a marked increase in the total number of caudal fin rays (including accessory rays), compared to normal specimens. X-ray radiography of this specimen also revealed fusion of vertebrae in the caudal region and this affected the normal segmentation of the vertebral column, leading to a reduction in the total vertebral count to 51 (Figure 3e).</p><p>3. Dagetichthys commersonnii (n=1):</p><p>Specimen 1 (ambicoloured): The specimen measured 29.6 cm in length and it displayed dark staining on its blind side, particularly in the area between the 35 th and 45 th anal fin rays, in which the pigmentation appeared as a brownish patch (Figure 2c). The stain extended to the tips of the anal fin rays and their membranes.</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/9A4942276055FFBC0DB5FB4515CE3A2F	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Dutta, Sayani;Pillai, Honey Unnikrishna;Das, Shoumadip;Ojha, Snigdha	Dutta, Sayani, Pillai, Honey Unnikrishna, Das, Shoumadip, Ojha, Snigdha (2025): Unusual pigmentation and morphological variations in four flatfish species (Order: Pleuronectiformes) from Indian waters. Zootaxa 5706 (3): 439-447, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5706.3.7, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5706.3.7
9A4942276052FFBD0DB5FF1D14B73AE7.text	9A4942276052FFBD0DB5FF1D14B73AE7.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text	http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#GeneralDescription	text/html	en	Pseudorhombus triocellatus (Bloch & Schneider 1801)	<div><p>4. Pseudorhombus triocellatus (n=1):</p><p>Specimen 1 (deformed): The specimen measured 10.8 cm in total length and exhibited a distinct morphological anomaly consisting of a deep cut located on the lower side of the body, near the base of the 13 th anal fin ray (Figure 2d). This incision formed a triangular groove approximately 9 mm deep, extending into the underlying body musculature. Despite this deep cut, the other morphometric and meristic characters were consistent with standard reference values, with the exception of a reduced number of anal fin rays and a localized deviation in body depth.</p></div>	https://treatment.plazi.org/id/9A4942276052FFBD0DB5FF1D14B73AE7	Public Domain	No known copyright restrictions apply. See Agosti, D., Egloff, W., 2009. Taxonomic information exchange and copyright: the Plazi approach. BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:53 for further explanation.		MagnoliaPress via Plazi	Dutta, Sayani;Pillai, Honey Unnikrishna;Das, Shoumadip;Ojha, Snigdha	Dutta, Sayani, Pillai, Honey Unnikrishna, Das, Shoumadip, Ojha, Snigdha (2025): Unusual pigmentation and morphological variations in four flatfish species (Order: Pleuronectiformes) from Indian waters. Zootaxa 5706 (3): 439-447, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5706.3.7, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5706.3.7
