Eumesogrammus praecisus

Fourline snakeblenny | Quatre-lignes atlantique | TSN Code 171601

Global

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

Specific to the species

• Elongate, deep body
• Colour : variable, mocha-brown and gray; 1-3 black eye spots near front of dorsal fin
• Base of caudal fin yellow, margins usually darker
• Two lateral lines, each one with two branches

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 3250
• Total catch in weight (kg): 75
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 211
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 81
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 144
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 95
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 89
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 4
• 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