Myoxocephalus octodecemspinosus

Longhorn sculpin | Chaboisseau à dix-huit épines | TSN Code 167320

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Colour: brown, fins yellow with dark bands
• Long upper preopercular spine (4x lower one)

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 16
• Total catch in weight (kg): 3
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 255
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 4
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 2
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 0
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 0

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Sculpins 1

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

• Sculpins 1
• Sculpins 2