Norwegian topknot

Norwegian topknot
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Carangiformes
Family: Scophthalmidae
Genus: Zeugopterus
Species:
Z. norvegicus
Binomial name
Zeugopterus norvegicus
(Günther, 1862)
Synonyms
  • Rhombus norvegicus Günther, 1862
  • Phrynorhombus norvegicus Günther, 1862

Zeugopterus norvegicus, the Norwegian topknot, is a species of turbot native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. This species grows to a length of 12 centimetres (4.7 in) SL.[2] This species is sometimes classified in the monotypic genus Phrynorhombus.

  1. ^ Monroe, T.; Costa, M.; Nielsen, J.; Herrera, J. & de Sola, L. (2014). "Phrynorhombus norvegicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T18227064A45790512. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T18227064A45790512.en. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Zeugopterus norvegicus". FishBase. December 2012 version.