Gaidropsarus biscayensis (Collett, 1890)

Mediterranean bigeye rockling

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Gadiformes \| Lotidae
Synonyms	Onus biscayensis, Gaidropsarus barbatus, Motella megalokynodon, ... more
Common names	Motelle, Barbada, Spotted rockling, ... more

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Main reference

Svetovidov, A.N. 1986. (Ref. 9985)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1371); common length : 12.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1371)

Environment

Benthopelagic; non-migratory; marine; depth range 80 - 600 m

Climate / Range

Temperate; 48°N - 30°N, 18°W - 30°E

Eastern Central Atlantic: western Mediterranean and northern part of central Mediterranean. Also from Spain and Portugal to Morocco and Madeira.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. First dorsal spine followed by a few small fleshy filaments. Two fang-like teeth at the symphysis of the upper jaw.

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 (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (36 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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