Turbot

Biology

The turbot inhabits coastal waters up to 70 metres in depth, above sandy and rocky bottoms, and has the ability to melt into the environment around it, avoiding predators. Feeds on small fish that live on the bottom.

Conservation

This species was under great fishing pressure for several years, and was therefore listed as "Nearly Threatened". However, this pressure has been decreasing as the fishing industry has targeted other species.

Curiosities

It is born symmetric but as it develops, the right eye migrates to the left side, the mouth moves and the body flattens, ending up with both eyes on the upper surface.