Turbot
NameTurbot
Scientific NameScophthalmus maximus
Common NamesTurbot, European Turbot
FamilyScophthalmidae
OriginNorth Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Baltic Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)39
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-68
pH Range7.8-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge, temperate, non-aggressive saltwater fish too big to be prey
Description
The Turbot is a large, predatory flatfish species native to the temperate waters of the North Atlantic and Mediterranean. Known for its distinctive broad, diamond-shaped body and camouflaged, mottled skin, it is a highly prized food fish. This bottom-dweller ambushes smaller fish and crustaceans from the sandy or muddy seafloor.
