Merluccius bilinearis

Silver hake | Merlu argenté | TSN Code 164791

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Silvery flanks; darker head and dorsally
• Lower jaw projecting
• Only 2 separate dorsal fins
• Pelvic fins anterior to pectoral fins

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 139
• Total catch in weight (kg): 61
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 352
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 159
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 221
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 0
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 7
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 46
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 8

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Silvery flanks and large eyes

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

• Other Gadiformes
• Silvery flanks and large eyes