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Information
Occurs at temperatures ranging from 8.0-24.0 °C. Inhabits sand, muddy sand or gravel bottoms. Up to depth of 318 m in the eastern Ionian Sea. Feeds on fish, crustaceans and mollusks. Has three isolated rays on the pectoral fin which function as legs on which the fish rests and also help in locating food on the soft bottom. Marketed fresh or frozen; eaten pan-fried, broiled, microwaved or baked.
Localization
Eastern Atlantic: Norway to Cape Blanc (African coast). Also in the Mediterranean and Black seas.
Credits: Fishbase, Sealifebase, Aquamaps
Environment
Marine
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