Scaldfish

Fact File:

Common Name(s):
Scaldfish

Scientific Name:
Arnoglossus laterna

Usual Size:
15 cm

UK Record Weights from rod/line:

Shore:

Boat:

MAFF Minimum Size: Shore: Boat:
Identification:
A sole-shaped (oval) flatfish, with rounded caudal (tail) fin, but with eyes on the left side. Colouration is translucent brownish, and a noticeable ridge is present between the eyes.

Breeding:
North Sea populations breed during the summer.

Habitat:
Sandy or muddy ground in 5-50 m of water.

Food:
The scaldfish feeds on small fish and crustaceans.


Range:
Occurs throughout UK waters.

Additional Notes:

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