| Family: |
Gaidropsaridae (Rocklings) |
| Max. size: |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 80 - 600 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Atlantic: western Mediterranean and northern part of central Mediterranean. Also from Spain and Portugal to Morocco and Madeira. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0. First dorsal spine followed by a few small fleshy filaments. Two fang-like teeth at the symphysis of the upper jaw. |
| Biology: |
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: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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