Phycis phycis (Linnaeus, 1766)

Forkbeard

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Gadiformes \| Phycidae
Synonyms	Blennius phycis, Phycis limbatus, Phycis mediterraneus, ... more
Common names	Phycis de roche, Brótola de roca, Mostelle de roche, ... 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 : 65.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 12382); common length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1371); max. published weight: 3,910 g (Ref. 40637)

Environment

Benthopelagic; non-migratory; marine; depth range 13 - 614 m (Ref. 4517), usually 100 - 200 m (Ref. 1371)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 45°N - 13°N, 32°W - 36°E

Northeast Atlantic : Bay of Biscay to Morocco, south to Cape Verde, and including off-lying islands. Also in the Mediterranean and the Azores.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Elongated pelvic-fin rays reaching at most to the origin of the anal fin. Body color is brownish-red dorsally, becoming paler ventrally. Vertical fins distally dark, sometimes with a pale margin.

Found on hard and sandy-muddy bottoms near rocks at 100-650 m, but sometimes taken at greater depths (Ref. 1371). Nocturnal, hiding between rocks during the day (Ref. 1371). Feed on small fish and various invertebrates (Ref. 1371).


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 (K=0.19)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate to high vulnerability (51 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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