Spotted hake [Urophycis regia]
Description
The spotted hake is a species of phycid hake found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, from the Gulf of Maine to the Gulf of Mexico. It lives in sandy or muddy bottoms at depths from 10 to 540 m. The species is easily recognized by its white spots and streaks over a brown or gray background. It feeds on small fishes, squids, and crustaceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Cod-like Fishes
Gadiformes
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| Family |
Phycid Hakes
Phycidae
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| Genus |
Urophycis
Urophycis
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