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Greater forkbeard

Phycis blennoides

The Greater forkbeard usually occurs on the bottom and at depths of between 400 and 600 meters.

Conservation Status

Local stocks appear to be healthy.

Principal fishing methods

Handline and bottom Line.

Biology

The maximum reported size for this species is 110 cm (5.5 kg). The Greater forkbeard is expected to live up to 20 years.

Seasonality

All year round

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