| Family: |
Scophthalmidae (Turbots) |
| Max. size: |
40 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 640.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 7 - 800 m |
| Distribution: |
Northeast Atlantic: British Isles south to Cape Bojador, West Sahara and the Mediterranean. |
| Diagnosis: |
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. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits soft bottoms (Ref. 6501). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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