Scomberesox saurus

Atlantic saury | Balaou | TSN Code 165612

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Colour : silver with dark blue back, without bands or spots
• Very long, pointed beak (may be broken in the trawl)

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 49
• Total catch in weight (kg): 2
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 268
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 213
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 238
• 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): 4
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 5

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

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

• Slender pelagic fishes