noun
zebra sole
A species of flatfish (Zebrias zebrinus). Also known as 縞牛の舌 (しまうしのした).
See also: 縞牛の舌
ツルマキは有明海などで見られる。
The zebra sole is found in places like the Ariake Sea.
Synonym for zebra sole; ツルマキ is the more common name in everyday contexts.
The name likely derives from 蔓 (つる, vine) and 巻 (まき, roll), possibly referring to the fish's shape or pattern, but the exact origin is uncertain.