Distribution:

Eastern Atlantic: Morocco to Cape Verde, including Azores and the Mediterranean. Western Atlantic: Bermuda and the Bahamas to the Lesser Antilles (Leeward Is.).

Biology:

Primarily in insular waters, on sand and sand-rock bottoms. Feeds mainly on other fishes, but may also prey on other animals.

Max. size: 40.0 cm

Environment: demersal; depth range - 400 m

Climate: subtropical; 45°N - 14°N

Canary Islands country information: Name: Lagarto