26 observationsLeast Concern
Imperial Scaldfish
Arnoglossus imperialis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Carangiformes βΊFamily: Bothidae βΊGenus: Arnoglossus
About
Arnoglossus imperialis, the imperial scaldfish, is a species of flatfish from the family of left-eyed flounders, the Bothidae. It occurs in the eastern Atlantic from Scotland south to Namibia, extending into the western Mediterranean. This bottom dwelling species is sometimes caught as bycatch but is of little interest to fisheries.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Imperial Scaldfish is Arnoglossus imperialis.
- The Imperial Scaldfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Imperial Scaldfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Imperial Scaldfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Imperial Scaldfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Imperial Scaldfish belongs to the order Carangiformes.
- Imperial Scaldfish belongs to the family Bothidae.
- Imperial Scaldfish belongs to the genus Arnoglossus.