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Zeugopterus norvegicus (Günther, 1862) Norwegian topknot |
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photo by
Svensen, E. |
| 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 | |||