Hexagrammos decagrammus

  • Kelp greenling
  • Sourcils de varech
  • Mero de kelp

Distribution

    Environment and movement of the diurnal species

    • The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
    • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
    • The species can be found between 0 and 46 Meters.
    • Very common species.

    General behaviour of the species

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

    General characteristics of the species

    • Maximum size : 61 cm
    • Maximum age known : 18 year(s)
    • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
    • Diet : - Sea worms - Sea stars - Mollusks - Fishes
    • The animal can show variable colouring

    Relationship with humans

    • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
    • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
      • -Sport or local fishing