Witch
📖 Overview
Witch (Arnoglossus scapha), first described by Forster, 1801 is a large fish in the family Bothidae (order Pleuronectiformes). Adults typically reach 40.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 20 to 500 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Witch is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Witch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 20 - 500 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Megrim · Witch |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caulopsetta scapha | Forster | 1801 | Synonym |
| Pleuronectes scapha | Forster | 1801 | Synonym |
| Pseudorhombus hectoris | Günther | 1887 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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