Argyropelecus gigas

Greater silver Hatchetfish | Grande hache d'argent | TSN Code 162218

Global

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

Specific to the species

• silver, highly laterally-compressed body
• Upward-directed, tubular eyes
• 12 abdominal photophores = Argyropelecus sp.
• A. gigas: large dorsal blade in front of dorsal fin
• The «observations» below refer to the genus Argyropelecus, although a single species has been confirmed in the study area (A. gigas)

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 1
• Total catch in weight (kg): < 1
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 70
• 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): 0
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 1

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Hatchetfishes

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

• Fishes with photophores
• Hatchetfishes