Fin's Fish Guide
The Brazilian codling (Urophycis cirrata) is a saltwater fish of the family Phycidae that grows up to 66 cm.
Description
The Gulf hake is a phycid hake (Phycidae) from the western Atlantic Ocean. The species has an elongate body with a chin barbel and thread-like extended pelvic fins, with which it probes the bottom. It lives on mud bottoms of the continental shelf and slope. As a bottom predator it feeds on small crustaceans, worms and small fishes, which it detects with its sensitive pelvic fins. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Brazilian codling?
The Brazilian codling has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Chin barbel and thread-like pelvic fins for probing the muddy bottom for prey.
Where does the Brazilian codling live?
The Brazilian codling lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic; muddy bottoms of shelf and slope.
How big does the Brazilian codling get?
The Brazilian codling grows to a maximum of about 66 cm. On average the species is around 40 cm.
Is the Brazilian codling dangerous to humans?
No, the Brazilian codling is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Brazilian codling edible?
The Brazilian codling is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Urophycis
More from the family Phycidae
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