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Arnoglossus kessleri Schmidt, 1915 Scaldback |
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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. | |||
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| 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 | |||