Urophycis tenuis

White hake | Merluche blanche | TSN Code 164732

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

• Adult colour brown to pink; juveniles silvery
• Fins often with dark margins posteriorly
• Pelvic fin rays elongated as long filaments, ending before the anal fin

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 3770
• Total catch in weight (kg): 1779
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 593
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 242
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 374
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 2
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 9
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 165
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 113

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• White vs Longfin hake

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

• Other Gadiformes
• White vs Longfin hake

Useful link(s)

• Landings