Arnoglossus kessleri Schmidt, 1915
Scaldback
Arnoglossus kessleri
photo by Poggiani, L.

Family:  Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)
Max. size:  13 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 200 m
Distribution:  Mediterranean and Black Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the upper part of the continental shelf. Feed on small fishes and invertebrates. Breeding period between May and August (Ref. 4704).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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