Monkfish

Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk (Ref. 50449).

Found mainly on muddy bottom (Ref. 26999). Feeds on small sharks and jacks. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Utilized dried salted and fresh for human consumption; liver oil and hide also utilized (Ref. 247).

fisheries: minor commercial; price category: medium; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family