(Lyngenfjorden - Nord-Trøndelag / 26 meters / 8.07.2008)

Phylum: Chordata

Superclass: Gnathostomata

Class: Actinopterygii

Order: Pleuronectiformes

Family: Pleuronectidae

Scientific name: Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

 

Norwegian: smørflyndre

Distribution: The witch flounder is common along the entire Norwegian coast. It is most frequent deeper than 40 meters, but has been registered as shallow as 15 meters. Divers are most likely to encounter the witch flounder in the fjords, on soft substrate.

Characteristics: This right eyed flounder may reach a length of 60 cm. The body is rather elongated compared to other flounders. The color is light or reddish brown. Large eyes are positioned closely together. The mouth is small.  The lateral line is straight.

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