Lycodes terraenovae

Atlantic eelpout | Lycode atlantique | TSN Code 630981

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Colour : uniform, very dark brown-purple, including the belly
• Chin crests present
• Double lateral line: ventral well-defined dotted line; less-distinct medio-lateral branch
• Occasionally with indistinct, pale markings (vs. Esmark's eelpout = distinct white markings)

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 22
• Total catch in weight (kg): 3
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 391
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 125
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 264
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 0
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 0
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 1
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 18

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Less common eelpouts

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

• Eelpouts
• Less common eelpouts