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