Lycenchelys verrillii

Wolf eelpout | Lycode à tête longue | TSN Code 631024

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Very long tail
• Head shape varies; males are long, shovel-like
• Colour : light-coloured, brown-purple with faint, irregular bands
• No chin crests (vs. Lycodes sp.)
• Pores visible on upper lip (mandible)

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 183
• Total catch in weight (kg): 1
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 161
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 83
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 127
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 2
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 3
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 32
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 26

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Most common eelpouts

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

• Eelpouts
• Most common eelpouts