Chauliodus sloani

Sloane's viperfish | Chauliode très lumineux | TSN Code 162281

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Long body, covered with large hexagonal scales
• Large mouth with extremely long teeth
• Dorsal fin placed far anterior, with long rays

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 3
• Total catch in weight (kg): < 1
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 192
• 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): 3

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Trawl-damaged fish

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

• Fishes with photophores
• Trawl-damaged fish