Spanish ling (Molva macrophthalma)

Scientific name: Molva macrophthalma Rafinesque, 1810

Spanish ling (Molva macrophthalma)

The Spanish ling (Molva macrophthalma) is a marine fish of the family Lotidae. Native range: Eastern Atlantic, Irish Atlantic slope south and including the western Mediterranean.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Molva macrophthalma
Family
Lotidae (Hakes and burbots)
Order
Gadiformes (Cods)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
108
Depth range
30–754 m (98–2474 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - 754 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: Irish Atlantic slope south and including the western Mediterranean.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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