Phycis chesteri

Longfin hake | Merluche à longues nageoires | TSN Code 164734

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Colour : dark grey-silver (not brownish)
• 2 dorsal fins, very long first ray
• Very long, thread-like pelvic fins, reaching almost to the back of the anal fin
• Deeper-bodied juveniles (vs. white hake)

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 4583
• Total catch in weight (kg): 513
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 370
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 146
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 251
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 1
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 3
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 33
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 185

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• White vs Longfin hake

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

• Other Gadiformes
• White vs Longfin hake