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Urophycis regia (Walbaum, 1792) Spotted codling |
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photo by
Crippen, C. |
| Family: | Phycidae (Phycid hakes) | |||
| Max. size: | 43 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 494 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Atlantic: Canada to southern New England to the northeast coast of Florida; also found in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0. 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. | |||
| Biology: | Found onshore, most common between 110 and 185 m. Feed on crustaceans, and possibly fish and squids. Juveniles spend part of their time in estuaries. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||