Stichaeus punctatus

Arctic shanny | Stichée arctique | TSN Code 171596

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Elongate body; pointed snout, straight head profile above
• Colour : variable, usually yellow with brown mottling; occasionally red
• Dorsal fin with 4-7 dark marks

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 20
• Total catch in weight (kg): < 1
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 120
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 8
• 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): 0

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Stichaeidae vs Pholidae

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

• Stichaeidae
• Stichaeidae vs Pholidae