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Mediterranean Bigeye Rockling

Gaidropsarus biscayensis (Collett 1890)

Diagnostic Description

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First dorsal spine followed by a few small fleshy filaments. Two fang-like teeth at the symphysis of the upper jaw.
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Recorder
Rodolfo B. Reyes
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Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Analspines: 0
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Trophic Strategy

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Found in offshore waters on mud, shell and coral bottoms. Feeds on crustaceans.
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Drina Sta. Iglesia
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Biology

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Found in offshore waters on mud, shell and coral bottoms. Feed on crustaceans. Spawning occurs in February. Occasionally sold in markets.
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Susan M. Luna
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Importance

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fisheries: minor commercial; price category: medium; price reliability: questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this genus
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