Gaidropsarus macrophthalmus (Günther, 1867)

Bigeye rockling

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Gadiformes \| Lotidae
Synonyms	Motella macrophthalma, Antonogadus macrophthalmus, Onus macrophthalmus, ... more
Common names	Motelle à grands yeux de l'Atlantique, Madreanguila, Storøjet havkvabbe, ... more

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Main reference

Cohen, D.M., T. Inada, T. Iwamoto and N. Scialabba. 1990. (Ref. 1371)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1371)

Environment

Demersal; non-migratory; marine; depth range 150 - 530 m

Climate / Range

Temperate; 63°N - 43°N, 12°W - 1°W

Northeast Atlantic: Bay of Biscay and northwards along the west coast of the British Isles to the Faeroe Islands.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Eye relatively large, more than half the snout length. First dorsal spine followed by a few small fleshy filaments (Ref. 1371). One barbel on the lower jaw and two on the snout. Upper jaw with two (rarely 3-4) long pointed teeth in the front end (Ref. 35388).

Found on or near the bottom at depths of a few hundred meters. Feed on crustaceans (Ref. 35388).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (26 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Sampang, Arlene G.

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