Three-bearded Rockling Fishing in Ireland
Saltwater
Irish Name:
Donnán Trí Fhéasóg
Donnán Trí Fhéasóg
Scientific Name:
Gaidropsarus vulgaris
Gaidropsarus vulgaris
Description
A small eel-like fish with three barbels. More common than its shore-dwelling relative.
Identification
Elongated eel-like body, reddish-brown coloration, three barbels (one on chin, two on snout), single long dorsal fin.
Species Information
- Category Sea
- Habitat Saltwater
Specimen Threshold
Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:
Weight
0.794 kg
(1.75 lbs)
Length
40.0 cm