Aspidophoroides monopterygius

Alligatorfish | Alligator atlantique | TSN Code 167439

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Extremely slender body with large, flat scales
• One dorsal fin
• Hooked snout, no chin barbels

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 2154
• Total catch in weight (kg): 9
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 154
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 80
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 127
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 91
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 120
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 30
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 7

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Agonidae

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

• Agonidae