Cryptopsaras couesii

Triplewart seadevil | Pêcheur à trèfle | TSN Code 623188

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Laterally-compressed, somewhat rectangular body
• Much-smaller males parasitize females
• Black, smooth skin
• Three dorsal clubs (carbuncles)

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 3
• Total catch in weight (kg): 2
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 258
• 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): 2

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Two anglers

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

• Anglers and monkfish
• Two anglers