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Phycis phycis |
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Forkbeard |
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Brauner Gabeldorsch |
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Mostelle de roche |
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Brotóla de roca |
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Mostella |
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The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
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Environment and movement of the diurnal species |
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The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is found in a sheltered zone
The species can be found between 10 and 600 Meters.
Uncommon Species
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Environment and movement of the nocturnal species |
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The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
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General behaviour of the species |
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The species is territorial
Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size : 65 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Fishes - Invertebrates
The animal can show variable colouring
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Relationship with humans |
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The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
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