Anarhichas minor

Spotted wolffish | Loup tacheté | TSN Code 171342

Global

• SARA status : threatened
• Species reported during the annual bottom trawl fish abundance surveys (DFO)

Specific to the species

• Species-at-risk status (return to water if found)
• Dark spots covering body
• Dorsal and anal fins do not join the caudal fin

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 76
• Total catch in weight (kg): 230
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 1030
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 156
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 534
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 14
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 24
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 16
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 1

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Wolffishes vs Ocean pout

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

• Wolffishes
• Wolffishes vs Ocean pout