(Bjorøy - Hordaland / 21 meters / 4.11.2002)

Phylum: Chordata

Superclass: Gnathostomata

Class: Actinopterygii

Order: Pleuronectiformes

Family: Scophthalmidae

Scientific name: Phrynorhombus norvegicus

 

Norwegian: småvar

Distribution: The Norwegian topknot is often seen on rocky substrate where brown and pink colors dominate. It prefers depths between 5 and 50 meters, but has been registered as deep as 200 meters. It is common up to Trøndelag, but has been found ad far north as Nordland.

Characteristics: This is perhaps one of the most beautiful fish in Norway. Unfortunately it does not grow longer than 13 cm, so it is easily overlooked. It is left eyed as most other topknots, but the body is slender, almost oval shaped.

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