Lycodes lavalaei

Newfoundland eelpout | Lycode de Laval | TSN Code 165276

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Highly variable in form and coloration, changing with size; often yellow, tan and reddish, with wide pale bands
• Single, medio-lateral line (vs. ventral: Vahl's)
• 'Hooded' mouth overhanging upper lip; chin crests present

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 1221
• Total catch in weight (kg): 162
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 569
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 84
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 226
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 66
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 92
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 6
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 1

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Eelpout vs Fish doctor vs Ocean pout
• Most common eelpouts

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

• Eelpout vs Fish doctor vs Ocean pout
• Eelpouts
• Most common eelpouts