Gadella
📖 Overview
Occurs on the upper slope, over hard bottom . Depth range from 150-700 m and from 368-748 m in the eastern Ionian Sea . Possibly a spring spawner with pelagic larvae .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Anal fin originating on anterior third of body; pectoral fins reaching far beyond the anal fin origin; filamentous ray of pelvic fin reaching slightly beyond the anal fin origin. Color is generally dark, oral cavity pale.: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gadella is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Gadella is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Gadella is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 150 - 900 m . Subtropical; 46°N - 25°N, 28°W - 37°E west coast of Africa is not clear.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Gadella · Morid Cod |
| 🌍CES | gadela Maraldova |
| 🌍ELL | Μικρός γάδος |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | sinivatsamora |
| 🇫🇷French | Moro imberbe |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Gadella |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Abrotea de natura · Mora-do-Mediterrâneo |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Гаделла |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 馬氏短稚鱈 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadus maraldi | Risso | 1810 | Synonym |
| Merluccius maraldi | Risso | 1810 | Synonym |
| Merluccius uraleptus | Costa | 1846 | Synonym |
| Strinsia tinca | Rafinesque | 1810 | Heterotypic |
| Uraleptus maraldi | Risso | 1810 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 676 records indexed .
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