zebra sole
A species of flatfish (Zebrias zebrinus). Also known as 縞牛の舌 (しまうしのした).
See also: シマウシノシタ
The zebra sole is found in places like the Ariake Sea.
Usually written in katakana as a fish name; the kanji form 蔓巻 is rare.
Kanji spelling is uncommon; the katakana form is preferred.
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.