Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

Witch flounder | Plie grise | TSN Code 172873

Global

• Species reported during the annual bottom trawl fish abundance surveys (DFO)

Specific to the species

• Thin and oval body shape
• Light brown top side, with a small and dark pectoral fin
• Small mouth
• Convex, rounded tail fin

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 12728
• Total catch in weight (kg): 1418
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 431
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 82
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 234
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 28
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 118
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 260
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 255

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Dark underside flat fish

This species is part of the following group(s):

• Dark underside flat fish
• Flatfishes