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

 Family:  Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)
 Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 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  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Papasissi, Christine - 02.11.90
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 06.12.07
 Checked by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 24.08.94

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