The Grohmann's scaldfish (Arnoglossus grohmanni) is a saltwater fish of the family Bothidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
Grohmann's scaldfish is a small, left-eyed flatfish of the family Bothidae reaching about 12 cm. Both eyes lie on the left side, which is sandy-brown and bears a few dark spots; the thin, translucent skin through which the bones show is characteristic of the scaldfishes. The species lives on sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf of the Mediterranean and the adjacent eastern Atlantic, where it presses against the bottom and partly buries itself. On the bottom it hunts small crustaceans and worms. Like all flatfish the young start symmetrical and, after metamorphosis, sink onto their side to the bottom. Because of its small size it has no fishery importance, though it regularly comes up as bycatch.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Grohmann's scaldfish?
The Grohmann's scaldfish has a flatfish-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Grohmann's scaldfish live?
The Grohmann's scaldfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Grohmann's scaldfish get?
The Grohmann's scaldfish grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Grohmann's scaldfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Grohmann's scaldfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Grohmann's scaldfish edible?
The Grohmann's scaldfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Arnoglossus
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