Norwegian topknot (Phrynorhombus norvegicus)

Scientific name: Phrynorhombus norvegicus G?nther, 1862

Norwegian topknot (Phrynorhombus norvegicus)

The Norwegian topknot (Phrynorhombus norvegicus) is a marine fish of the family Scophthalmidae. Native range: Northeast Atlantic, off Iceland and from Murman coast to Bay of Biscay.

Biology

Rough scales on both sides. Dorsal fin origin above upper eye. Pelvic and anal fins not used.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Phrynorhombus norvegicus
Family
Scophthalmidae (Turbots)
Order
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
12.0
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic, usually 10 - 200 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Northeast Atlantic: off Iceland and from Murman coast to Bay of Biscay.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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