Threespotted Flounder

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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 2 d). 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.

Unusual pigmentation and morphological variations in four flatfish species (Order: Pleuronectiformes) from Indian waters