Eckström's Topknot
Zeugopterus regius
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–180 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small flatfish that clings to rocky bottoms with the help of a fringed underside, the topknot keeps both eyes on its left side and presses against stone for cover. It takes small fish and invertebrates, and breeds across the warmer months from late winter into summer.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Pleuronectiformes › Scophthalmidae › Zeugopterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 236488.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eckström's Topknot live?
- The Eckström's Topknot (Zeugopterus regius) is typically found at 10–180 m.
- Is the Eckström's Topknot dangerous to divers?
- The Eckström's Topknot is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Eckström's Topknot get?
- The Eckström's Topknot grows to about 20 cm.