Nemichthys scolopaceus

Slender snipe eel | Avocette ruban | TSN Code 161624

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Colour : very dark (black or brown)
• Elongated, ribbon-like body, with a very long, filamentous tail
• Very slender, needle-like jaws

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 1
• Total catch in weight (kg): < 1
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 0
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 0
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 0
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 1

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Serrivomer vs Nemichthys

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

• Eel-like fishes
• Serrivomer vs Nemichthys