Line
Class
kgs |
Line
Class
lbs |
Weight
in
kgs |
Weight
in
lbs. ozs |
Place
of
capture |
Country
of
capture |
Date
of
capture |
Name
of
angler |
BLUEMOUTH / HELICOLENUS DACTYLOPTERUS |
| AT |
AT |
1.60 |
3.8 |
Langesund |
Norway |
180684 |
J. Andersen |
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Bluemouth, Helicolenus dactylopterus is a bottom living fish, recorded on the continental shelf between depths of 200 and 1000 m. It is widely distributed from northern Norway south to the Mediterranean. Reproduction in southern waters is between November and December.
As a member of the scorpion fish family, Bluemouth is a robust fish with a large spiny head.  The dorsal fin contains 11 to 13 spines, with the anal fin containing a further three. The colour is variable. However, in general, back and sides are red with a series of dark bands on the dorsal surface, and a pink ventral surface. Length is usually about 20 cm but ranges up to 44 cm.
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