Phycis phycis
Size range: 40-50 cm
Common size: 25 cm (max: 65 cm)
Depth range: 20-100 m (max: 600 m)
Habitat: Hard - rocky
Water column position: Benthic
Schooling characteristics: Solitary
Colors & patterns: A single chin barbel.
The pelvic fins are reduced to a bifid filament.
The snout is slightly prominent, the mouth is large.
Body is rather uniformly dark-brown to greyish.
The edges of the dorsal, anal and caudal fins often has a pale rim and a submarginal dark band.
Behavior:
- Cryptic - caves/crevices/overhangs
2. Activity: Nocturnal
3. Approach: Shy
4. Unique behavior: -
5. Feeding characteristic: Small fish and various invertebrates
Native/Exotic: Native
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