Eumicrotremus spinosus

Atlantic spiny lumpsucker | Petite poule de mer atlantique | TSN Code 167545

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Colour : red (juveniles) to dark brown (adults)
• Small dorsal fin, with finrays visible
• Body covered in spiny tubercles (including under the chin)
• 'Smooth', pale specimens (morph variablilis), rare; taxonomic status uncertain

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 3088
• Total catch in weight (kg): 35
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 121
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 24
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 56
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 98
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 64
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 5
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 1

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

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

• Lumpsuckers and snailfishes