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Gaidropsarus biscayensis (Collett, 1890) Mediterranean bigeye rockling |
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photo by
García Rodríguez, M. |
| Family: | Gaidropsaridae (Rocklings) | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 80 - 600 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Atlantic: western Mediterranean and northern part of central Mediterranean. Also from Spain and Portugal to Morocco and Madeira. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0. First dorsal spine followed by a few small fleshy filaments. Two fang-like teeth at the symphysis of the upper jaw. | |||
| Biology: | Found in offshore waters on mud, shell and coral bottoms. Feed on crustaceans. Spawning occurs in February. Occasionally sold in markets. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||