Shore Rockling
Gaidropsarus mediterraneus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
A small cod relative of rocky inshore bottoms, hiding among weed and stones in shallow water down to about sixty metres. Three barbels around its mouth help it find the fish, crustaceans and worms it eats, and it will also take algae. It turns up fresh in coastal markets and as bycatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gadiformes › Gaidropsaridae › Gaidropsarus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126457.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shore Rockling live?
- The Shore Rockling (Gaidropsarus mediterraneus) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Shore Rockling dangerous to divers?
- The Shore Rockling is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shore Rockling get?
- The Shore Rockling grows to about 50 cm.