Scaldback
Arnoglossus kessleri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–200 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A small, almost see through flatfish of the upper continental shelf, this scaldback lies on the bottom and ambushes small fish and invertebrates. It breeds through the warmer months between late spring and summer. Too little is known of its numbers for a firm conservation status.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Bothidae › Arnoglossus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127125.
FAQ
- How deep does the Scaldback live?
- The Scaldback (Arnoglossus kessleri) is typically found at 10–200 m.
- Is the Scaldback dangerous to divers?
- The Scaldback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Scaldback get?
- The Scaldback grows to about 13 cm.