Melanostigma atlanticum

Atlantic soft pout | Mollasse atlantique | TSN Code 165296

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Gelatinous, translucent body; iridescent blue belly, often with dark lips and snout
• No pelvic fins or chin crests
• Pore-like gill opening (not a long slit)

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 7819
• Total catch in weight (kg): 27
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 133
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 58
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 105
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 5
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 14
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 84
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 174

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Colourless gelatinous fish

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

• Colourless gelatinous fish
• Eel-like fishes