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Quick facts

SizeUp to 120 cm
WeightUp to 30 kg
LifespanUp to 20 years
Depth18–1000 m
Water typeMarine
Best timeYear-round.

About Tusk

Tusk is a demersal fish occurring widely around Iceland, often over hard and rocky seabeds.

Characteristics

  • Common in Iceland
  • Native species
  • Commercial species

Habitat

Hard and rocky seabeds.

Diet

Primarily fish.

Spawning and reproduction

Period

April–July

Reproduction

Spawns at sea. The eggs are pelagic and may be dispersed by currents before juveniles later settle to the seabed.

Distribution around Iceland

Occurs on the seabed around Iceland, including the continental shelf and shelf slopes.
SourceLast verified: 09/09/2026