Gymnelus viridis

Fish doctor | Unernak caméléon | TSN Code 631028

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Color : variable, often yellow, orange, or brown, with light bands; white-ringed ocelli on dorsal fin
• Long tail; short nose, even-sized lips
• No pelvic fins, scales, or chin crests
• Dorsal fin origin over pectoral fin (vs. far posterior origin in Gymnelus retrodorsalis - absent)

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 279
• Total catch in weight (kg): 3
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 177
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 92
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 135
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 39
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 11
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 1
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 0

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Eelpout vs Fish doctor vs Ocean pout
• Slender fishes

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

• Eelpout vs Fish doctor vs Ocean pout
• Eelpouts
• Slender fishes