Lycodes esmarkii

Esmark's eelpout | Lycode d'Esmark | TSN Code 630982

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Colour : dark mauve-brown, occasionally with pale belly; dark peritoneum, chin crests present
• 5-9 white bands; shape varies with size
• No pyloric caeca (vs. all other Lycodes sp.)
• Double lateral line: ventral, with indistinct medio-lateral

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 20
• Total catch in weight (kg): 3
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 317
• 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): 1
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 16

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Less common eelpouts

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

• Eelpouts
• Less common eelpouts