Etropus rimosus is a scientific name given to a specific type of flatfish commonly found in the shallow waters of the western Atlantic Ocean. Although commonly known as the Cynoglossus rimosus, other synonyms for this species include the shotted tongue sole, rimmed tongue sole, spotted tongue sole, and the channel tonguefish. This flatfish is characterized by its slender, elongated body shape, with both eyes located on the top side of its body. The Etropus rimosus is important to the fishing industry as it is a common target for commercial fishers and is often consumed as a food source.