title: Scophthalmus maeoticus
text: # Scophthalmus maeoticus
  
  Scophthalmus maeoticus (Black Sea turbot or kalkan) is a fish species in the family Scophthalmidae. It is widespread in the Black Sea. It is sometimes treated as a subspecies of the turbot, Scophthalmus maximus, which is common in the Mediterranean Sea. The taxonomic status of this species is under discussion. It is an important commercial species.
  
  