| Family: |
Scophthalmidae (Turbots) |
| Max. size: |
12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
Northeast Atlantic: off Iceland and from Murman coast to Bay of Biscay. |
| Diagnosis: |
Rough scales on both sides. Dorsal fin origin above upper eye. Pelvic and anal fins not used (Ref. 35388). |
| Biology: |
Occurs on rocky bottoms between 10 and 180 m. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates (Ref. 4703). Spawns in April - July (Ref. 35388). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 October 2013 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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