Stomias boa

Boa dragonfish | Dragon boa | TSN Code 162292

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Elongated, laterally-compressed body; fragile, normally covered with large hexagonal scales
• Large mouth, with chin barbel
• Dorsal and anal fins at same point, placed far posterior

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 1
• Total catch in weight (kg): < 1
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 245
• 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): 0
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 1

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Trawl-damaged fish

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

• Fishes with photophores
• Trawl-damaged fish