Osmerus mordax

Rainbow smelt | Éperlan arc-en-ciel | TSN Code 162041

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Body with large scales
• Short and high adipose fin
• Juveniles with dark fins (vs. juvenile capelin: pale)
• Juveniles exhibit a 'bubble' (swim bladder)

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 1
• Total catch in weight (kg): < 1
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 168
• 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): 0

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Capelin vs Smelt

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

• Capelin vs Smelt
• Pelagic fishes with adipose fin