Norwegian Topknot
Phrynorhombus norvegicus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–200 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
One of the smallest of the flatfishes, the Norwegian topknot settles on rocky bottoms between 10 and 180 metres and reaches barely twelve centimetres. It feeds on small fish and invertebrates and spawns through late spring and early summer.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Scophthalmidae › Phrynorhombus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127147.
FAQ
- How deep does the Norwegian Topknot live?
- The Norwegian Topknot (Phrynorhombus norvegicus) is typically found at 10–200 m.
- Is the Norwegian Topknot dangerous to divers?
- The Norwegian Topknot is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Norwegian Topknot get?
- The Norwegian Topknot grows to about 12 cm.