Gurnard, Red
Atlantic Ocean, north-east (FAO 27)
Deelgebieden: North Sea
Bottom trawls
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Scorpaenidae (also known as scorpionfish) is a family of marine fish that includes many of the most venomous species. It is in the name, scorpionfish have a type of spike or sting that contains a type of venomous slimy substance. Physical characteristics of this type of fish are the compact body, many spikes on head and back and a relatively large mouth. They are widespread in tropical and temperate waters. Most subspecies live at the bottom of the sea and feed with shellfish and little fish. Scorpionfish make use of suction, generated by the oral cavity, to catch their prey.
The most well-known species in the Northesa are gurnards and redfish. The lionfish is also a scorpionfish.
Red gurnard are commonly found along the English and Irish coast and rarely along the Dutch coast. The gurnard has large winglike fins and separate fin rays that are used to walk over the seafloor. The red gurnard is a small gurnard species with a maximum length of 40 centimetres.
Atlantic Ocean, north-east (FAO 27)
Deelgebieden: North Sea
Bottom trawls
Atlantic Ocean, north-east (FAO 27)
Deelgebieden: North Sea
Scottish seining
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This fish is not being overfished or is being responsibly farmed, with minimal impact on the environment.
This fish is a second choice. There are still some improvements to be made in this fishery or fish farm.
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There is fish available of this species that is farmed or caught using high welfare standards.
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Organic standards are the strictest when it comes to fish feed. They also require certain measures for animal well-being.