Cyclopterus lumpus

Lumpfish | Grosse poule de mer | TSN Code 167612

Global

• Species reported during the annual bottom trawl fish abundance surveys (DFO)
• Species harvested within the marine area covered in this guide (Fisheries Management Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada)

Specific to the species

• Laterally-compressed body, ending in a dorsal crest
• Colour : grey to blue-green; males red-mauve
• Adults occur inshore during the breeding season
• Juveniles brown with eye-stripe; may be found hiding in kelp
• Very rough skin; watery, gelatinous flesh
• Small mouth; large ventral sucker

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 268
• Total catch in weight (kg): 155
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 375
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 84
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 194
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 23
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 56
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 33
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 22

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

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

• Lumpsuckers and snailfishes

Useful link(s)

• Landings