Cryptacanthodes maculatus

Wrymouth | Terrassier tacheté | TSN Code 171609

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Flattened head, with crests; upturned, oblique mouth
• Dorsal and anal fins join with caudal fin
• Small pectoral fins; no pelvic fins

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 61
• Total catch in weight (kg): 48
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 896
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 264
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 624
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 0
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 3
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 29
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 14

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

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

• Eel-like fishes