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Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) - Markings on the back oblique to near vertical, with relatively little undulating; The belly is unmarked.
Habitat - The Mackerel, can be caught during the summer months shoaling along the UK coasts in large numbers. Tactics:Float, spinners, but mainly Feathers are used fishing up to 6 feathers at a time. |
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Megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis) - Oval shaped fish with a rough dark brown lightly spotted skin.
Habitat - It lives on muddy and mixed ground at 100-400 m, and also free swimming. Diet - It generally feeds on crustaceans and small bottom dwelling fish. |
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Monkfish (Squatina squatina) - Recognised by the large,broad head and can grow up to 2 metres overall.
Habitat - Shallow water dwelling shark and close inshore although found to depths of 150m. Prefers mud and sandy bottoms where the shark can bury itself to ambush prey. Diet - Mostly flatfish, crustaceans and molluscs. |
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