Phycis phycis

Various fishes

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  • Forkbeard
  • Brauner Gabeldorsch
  • Mostelle de roche
  • Brotóla de roca
  • Mostella

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

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 10 and 600 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.

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 : 65 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes -
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest