Mediterranean Scaldfish
Arnoglossus laterna
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–200 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small left eyed flatfish of mixed and muddy bottoms, the scaldfish lies camouflaged on the seabed down to around 200 metres. It feeds on small fishes and invertebrates and rarely grows past 25 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Bothidae › Arnoglossus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127126.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mediterranean Scaldfish live?
- The Mediterranean Scaldfish (Arnoglossus laterna) is typically found at 10–200 m.
- Is the Mediterranean Scaldfish dangerous to divers?
- The Mediterranean Scaldfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mediterranean Scaldfish get?
- The Mediterranean Scaldfish grows to about 25 cm.