Zeugopterus punctatus (Bloch, 1787)

Topknot

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Pleuronectiformes \| Scophthalmidae
Synonyms	Pleuronectes punctatus, ... more
Common names	Bastard brill, Common topknot, Targeur, ... more

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Main reference

Nielsen, J.G. 1986. (Ref. 4703)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 25.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4703)

Environment

Demersal; marine, usually 1 - 40 m (Ref. 35388)

Climate / Range

Temperate; 64°N - 43°N, 8°W - 14°E

North Atlantic: Trondheim to the Bay of Biscay (4703); including Newfoundland, Canada (Ref. 36223).
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Short description

Dark coloration, marbled and with spots. Body oval, pelvic and anal fins used. Scales on the eyed side with fine spiny outgrowths, which are like rough fur to the touch (Ref. 35388).

Lives on stony or rocky ground in the algal zone, and feeds on small fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 4703). Spawns in March - June (Ref. 35388).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (38 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Sampang, Arlene G.

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