Squalus acanthias

Spiny dogfish | Aiguillat commun | TSN Code 160617

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

• Grey-brown dorsally, pale ventrally; row of small, pale spots on the sides of the body
• Strong spine before each dorsal fin
• Rarely solitary; often captured in groups

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 35
• Total catch in weight (kg): 64
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 883
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 650
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 758
• 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): 8
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 1

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

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

• Sharks

Useful link(s)

• Landings