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Etymology: Trisopterus: Greek, tris = thrice + Greek, pteron = wing, fin (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Lacepède.
Issue
Previously in synonymy with Trisopterus minutus (Linnaeus, 1758). Delling et al. (2011: Ref. 90172) recognize the species as valid both on molecular and morphological data.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; benthopelagic. Subtropical
Mediterranean. [Country records not complete yet.]
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 32.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. )
Sympatric with Trisopterus luscus (Linnaeus, 1758).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Oviparous, sexes are separate (Ref. 205).
Delling, B., M. Noren, S.O. Kullander and J.A. González, 2011. Taxonomic review of the genus Trisopterus (Teleostei: Gadidae) with recognition of the capelan Trisopterus capelanus as a valid species. J. Fish Biol. 79(5):1236-1260. (Ref. 90172)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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