Gaidropsarus vulgaris

Various fishes

Three-bearded rockling
Dreibartelige Seequappe
Driedradige meun
Mostelle commune
Mollareta
Motella maculata

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 120 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

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 : Fishes - - Mollusks

Relationship with humans

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

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!