How to Identify Phycidae
Phycidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Gadiformes, class . The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Phycidae Species
Urophycis chuss (Walbaum, 1792)
Urophycis chuss (Walbaum, 1792)
Urophycis chuss, the red or squirrel hake, is an edible Atlantic phycid hake pop…
Phycis phycis (Linnaeus, 1766)
Phycis phycis (Linnaeus, 1766)
Phycis phycis is a fish species found in Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic coas…
Urophycis regia (Walbaum, 1792)
Urophycis regia (Walbaum, 1792)
Urophycis regia, the spotted hake, is a distinguishable fish found in the northw…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Phycidae?
Phycidae animals belong to the Gadiformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 3 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Phycidae?
Phycidae is classified in the order Gadiformes, class , phylum Chordata. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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