Mediterranean Scaldfish

Very thin body. None of the dorsal finrays are prolonged (Ref. 4704). Lateral line with a marked curve over the pectoral fin. Behind the pelvic fins two backward curved thorns. Body slender, translucent and shaped like a sole (Ref. 35388).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 81 - 93; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 74 - 82

Benthic on mixed or muddy bottoms (Ref. 4704).

Live on mixed or muddy bottoms. Feed on small fishes and invertebrates (Ref. 4704).

fisheries: of no interest