Urophycis regia (Walbaum, 1792)

Spotted codling

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Gadiformes \| Phycidae
Synonyms	Blennius regius, Urophycis regius, Enchelyopus regalis, ... more
Common names	Phycis tacheté, Locha regia, Spotted hake, ... more

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Main reference

Cohen, D.M., T. Inada, T. Iwamoto and N. Scialabba. 1990. (Ref. 1371)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 41.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1371); common length : 17.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1371)

Environment

Demersal; non-migratory; marine; depth range 0 - 494 m (Ref. 57178), usually 110 - 185 m (Ref. 1371)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 52°N - 23°N, 90°W - 53°W (Ref. 56857)

Northwest Atlantic: Canada to southern New England to the northeast coast of Florida; also found in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico.
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Short description

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.

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 (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5044

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (38 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Kesner-Reyes, Kathleen

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