Scientific Name
Brosme brosme
Common Name
Tusk
Biology
Found in small shoals on rough, rock, gravel, or pebble bottoms. Generally keeps far from the shore, near the bottom, mostly between 150 and 450 m in the northeastern Atlantic, and between 18 and 550 m in the northwestern Atlantic. Occurs at a temperature range of 0?-10? C. Solitary or in small groups. Feeds on crustaceans and shellfishes, benthic fishes and even on starfishes. Preyed upon by seals. Sold fresh, frozen as fillets or dried salted. Eaten steamed, fried, broiled, boiled, microwaved and baked.