Spotted codling (Urophycis regia)

Scientific name: Urophycis regia Walbaum, 1792

Spotted codling (Urophycis regia)

The Spotted codling (Urophycis regia) is a marine fish of the family Phycidae. Native range: Northwest Atlantic, Canada to southern New England to the northeast coast of Florida; also found in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Upper limb of the first gill arch with 2 or 3 rakers. Head with a series of dark spots; opercle with a dusky blotch. First dorsal fin with a dark blotch and a distinct white margin.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Urophycis regia
Family
Phycidae (Phycid hakes)
Order
Gadiformes (Cods)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
41.0
Common length
17.0
Depth range
0–494 m (0–1621 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 494 m, usually 110 - 185 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Northwest Atlantic: Canada to southern New England to the northeast coast of Florida; also found in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 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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