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!