Gaidropsarus ensis
Gaidropsarus ensis (Reinhardt, 1837)
Threadfin rockling
photo by Garazo Fabregat, A.


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Family:  Gaidropsaridae (Rocklings)
Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 2000 m
Distribution:  North Atlantic and Arctic.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0
Biology:  Epibenthic; feeds on crustaceans (Ref. 58426).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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