| Scophthalmidae (Turbots) |
| 40 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 7 - 800 m |
| Northeast Atlantic: British Isles south to Cape Bojador, West Sahara and the Mediterranean. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 79-86; Anal soft rays: 65-69. Dorsal fin origin closer to tip of snout than to anterior edge of eye. Dorsal and anal fins terminate just a little on the blind side of the caudal peduncle. Lateral line forms a distinct curve above the pectoral fin. |
| Inhabits soft bottoms (Ref. 6501). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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