| Common name | Patchtail tonguefish |
| Language | English |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | United States (contiguous states) |
| Locality | |
| Ref. | Smith, C.L., 1997 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | inanimate object |
| 1st modifier | color pattern(s) |
| 2nd modifier | |
| Remarks | Tonguefishes are tongue-shaped flatfishes with both eyes on the left side of the body (Ref. 5288). |