Imperial Scaldfish
Arnoglossus imperialis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–350 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small, thin left eyed flatfish of sand, mud, shell and coral bottoms on the continental shelf. It is taken in both bottom and midwater trawls and grows to only about twenty five centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Bothidae › Arnoglossus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127124.
FAQ
- How deep does the Imperial Scaldfish live?
- The Imperial Scaldfish (Arnoglossus imperialis) is typically found at 20–350 m.
- Is the Imperial Scaldfish dangerous to divers?
- The Imperial Scaldfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Imperial Scaldfish get?
- The Imperial Scaldfish grows to about 25 cm.