Ciliata mustela

Various fishes

  • Fivebeard rockling
  • Fünfbärtelige Seequappe
  • Zeepuitaal
  • Mostelle à 5 barbillons
  • Madreanguila
  • Motella

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is found in a sheltered zone
  • The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 25 cm
  • Maximum age known : 3 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : - Algae

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!