Norwegian topknot

Phrynorhombus 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. This species is the only known member of its genus.

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

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