Forkbeard
Phycis phycis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 13–614 m
- Max size: 65 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A nocturnal member of the hake and ling family, the forkbeard tucks between rocks by day and emerges at night to take small fish and invertebrates. It favours hard and muddy bottoms near rock, mostly between 100 and 650 metres, and grows to around 65 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gadiformes › Phycidae › Phycis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126502.
FAQ
- How deep does the Forkbeard live?
- The Forkbeard (Phycis phycis) is typically found at 13–614 m.
- Is the Forkbeard dangerous to divers?
- The Forkbeard is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Forkbeard get?
- The Forkbeard grows to about 65 cm.