Lophius americanus

Monkfish | Baudroie d'Amérique | TSN Code 164499

Global

• Species reported during the annual bottom trawl fish abundance surveys (DFO)
• Species harvested within the marine area covered in this guide (Fisheries Management Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada)

Specific to the species

• Dorsally flattened body
• Huge mouth (wider than body trunk)
• First dorsal spine elongated with a fleshy lure

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 34
• Total catch in weight (kg): 121
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 852
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 174
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 528
• 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): 16
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 17

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

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

• Anglers and monkfish

Useful link(s)

• Landings