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Arnoglossus laterna (Walbaum, 1792) Mediterranean scaldfish |
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| Suacia, Cianchetta, Cianghette, Fraizze, Lettera, Panta, Panta di gurfu, Panta liscia, Paraiozza, Pataracia, Pataracia bianca, Petrale, Pilaia, Pisci pitroli, Pitroli, Solacia, Suace, Suace 'e fangu, Zanchetta, Zanchette, Zenghetted | ||
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photo by
Piepiorka, S. |
| Family: | Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 8 years | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Norway to Angola. Also known from the Mediterranean and Black Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 81-93; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 74-82. Very thin body. None of the dorsal finrays are prolonged (Ref. 4704). Lateral line with a marked curve over the pectoral fin. Behind the pelvic fins two backward curved thorns. Body slender, translucent and shaped like a sole (Ref. 35388). | |||
| Biology: | Live on mixed or muddy bottoms. Feed on small fishes and invertebrates (Ref. 4704). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 March 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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