| Common name | Merlan |
| Language | Arabic |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 3 - (Other common name) |
| Territory | Algeria |
| Locality | Ghazaouet, Beni-Saf, Oran, Bou-Haroun, Bejaia, Annaba, El-Kala |
| Ref. | Djabali, F., B. Brahmi and M. Mammasse, 1993 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
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