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Spanish ling (Molva macrophthalma) fish species and information / pictures of Spanish ling - Molva macrophthalma
Spanish ling (Molva macrophthalma) fish species information
Scientific Name
Molva macrophthalma
Common Name
Spanish ling
Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0
Classification
Classified By
Rafinesque, 1810
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Cods (Gadiformes)
Family
Hakes and burbots (Lotidae)
Distribution
Region
Eastern Atlantic
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: Irish Atlantic slope south and including the western Mediterranean.
Range
61°N - 35°N, 13°W - 5°E
Environment
Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown
°C
Water Temperature To
Unknown
°C
Depth From - meters
30
m
Depth To - meters
754
m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - 754 m (Ref. 56504)
Trophic Level
4.5 s.e. 0.80 Based on diet studies.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False
Physical Size and Genetics
Maximum Length
108
cm
Common Length
Unknown
cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.6250 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Human Uses and Population
Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
High vulnerability (62 of 100)
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated