Lumpfish
Cyclopterus lumpus
Also known as: Baggety, Henfish, Lumpsucker, Paddle-cock, Sea Hen
- Baggety
- Henfish
- Lumpsucker
- Paddle-cock
- Sea Hen
Overview
Found singly, on rocky bottoms or in floating seaweeds, usually over shallow waters in summer and deeper waters in winter. Colour varies.
Juveniles found in clumps of algae.
Widespread - Eastern Atlantic, Western Atlantic
The lumpfishes pelvic fins are fused into a sucker.
The fish eggs (Roe) of this fish are made into inexpensive Caviar.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Western Atlantic, Eastern Atlantic
- Exact location · 3
- Country only · 7
Found singly, on rocky bottoms or in floating seaweeds, usually over shallow waters in summer and deeper waters in winter.
Adult photos 10
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