Urophycis cirrata (Goode & Bean, 1896)

Gulf hake

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Gadiformes \| Phycidae
Synonyms	Phycis cirratus, ... more
Common names	Brazilian codling, Brótola, Merluza barbona del Golfo, ... 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 : 66.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 40637); common length : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5217); max. published weight: 2,540 g (Ref. 40637); max. reported age: 14 years (Ref. 51038)

Environment

Bathydemersal; non-migratory; marine; depth range 27 - 684 m (Ref. 1371), usually 360 - 470 m (Ref. 1371)

Climate / Range

Deep-water; 31°N - 38°S, 97°W - 38°W (Ref. 56854)

Western Atlantic: Florida (USA), Gulf of Mexico, northern coasts of South America to the Orinoco, perhaps to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Upper limb of first gill arch with 2 or 3 rakers; the barbel very short, or absent in many specimens. A diffuse dusky blotch present on the opercle.

Found on mud bottoms.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 84930)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of potential interest


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