Enchelyopus cimbrius

Fourbeard rockling | Motelle à quatre barbillons | TSN Code 164748

Global

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

Specific to the species

• 4 barbels: 3 above nostrils, 1 under the chin
• Long first dorsal fin ray, followed by a row of very short rays
• Fins with darker margins posteriorly
• May show some variability in head shape and body colour

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 6614
• Total catch in weight (kg): 285
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 298
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 112
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 208
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 3
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 67
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 223
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 224

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

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

• Other Gadiformes