Northern Rockling
Ciliata septentrionalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–90 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small, slender member of the cod family, the northern rockling lives close over sand and mud in the shallow sublittoral, reaching only about twenty centimetres. It feeds on crabs, shrimp and worms, and likely moves into deeper water to spawn.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gadiformes › Lotidae › Ciliata
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126449.
FAQ
- How deep does the Northern Rockling live?
- The Northern Rockling (Ciliata septentrionalis) is typically found at 10–90 m.
- Is the Northern Rockling dangerous to divers?
- The Northern Rockling is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Northern Rockling get?
- The Northern Rockling grows to about 20 cm.