Trisopterus minutus

Various fishes

  • Poor cod
  • Zwergdorsch
  • Dwergbolk
  • Capelan
  • Capellan
  • Cappellano

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 5 and 400 Meters.
  • Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 40 cm
  • Maximum age known : 5 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - - Sea worms

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!