Cyclopterus lumpus

Various fishes

  • Lumpfish
  • Lump
  • Snotolf
  • Lompe
  • Lumpo
  • Ciclottero

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 generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 860 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

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

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 60 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : - - Sea worms - Fishes

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