| Hippoglossus | |
|---|---|
| Hippoglossus hippoglossus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Pleuronectiformes |
| Family: | Pleuronectidae |
| Subfamily: | Hippoglossinae |
| Genus: | Hippoglossus |
Hippoglossus is a genus of fish in the Pleuronectidae family.
The word hippoglossus is derived from the Greek hippos, meaning "horse", and glossus, meaning "tongue" - a reference to the shape of the fish.