Family: |
Eledonidae (), subfamily: Eledoninae |
Max. size: |
55 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,200.0 g |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 500 m |
Distribution: |
Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs from sand and mud, to broken rock and rocky reefs (Ref. 96968). Females predominate at depths of 30 to 80 m, males at depths below 100 m (Ref. 275). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 23 July 2014 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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