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Forkbeard

Phycis phycis

The Forkbeard occurs on the bottom and at depths of between 5 and 350 m.

Conservation Status

Local stocks appear to be healthy.

Principal fishing methods

Handline and bottom Line.

Biology

The maximum reported size for this species is 65 cm and 8,9 kg. The comum size for the Azores is between 1 to 4Kg.

Seasonality

All year round

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