The Imperial Scaldfish (*Arnoglossus imperialis*) is a small, left-eyed flatfish found primarily in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, inhabiting sandy and muddy seabeds at depths ranging from 20 to 400 meters. Recognized by its elongated body and pale coloration, this species is not a major commercial target but is often caught as bycatch in trawl fisheries. The top countries involved in harvesting the Imperial Scaldfish include Spain, Italy, and Greece, where the species is landed alongside more commercially valuable flatfish and demersal species. While the overall catch volumes are modest compared to other flatfish, the Imperial Scaldfish contributes to the mixed-species trawl fisheries that are an important part of the fishing industries in these Mediterranean and southern European nations.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 16 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.