Spatial distribution and some features of banded Irish lord Hemilepidotus gilberti Jordan et Starks (Scorpaeniformes, Cottidae) biology in the waters of Tatar Strait
The data on banded Irish lord Hemilepidotus gilberti Jordan et Starks in the Tatar Strait are presented for different seasons of 1985-2009. A comparative characteristic of seasonal patterns of fish distribution is shown depending on the various local areas, temperature, depth, and soil. Length-weight structure of the stock is described. The fish stock abundance in northwestern Japan Sea and annual available catch values were estimated.