Longfin hake (Phycis chesteri)

Scientific name: Phycis chesteri Goode & Bean, 1878

Longfin hake (Phycis chesteri)

The Longfin hake (Phycis chesteri) is a marine fish of the family Phycidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, Canada to straits of Florida, found in the outer continental shelves and slopes, but not abundant to south of Cape Hatteras.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Dorsal fin with an extremely elongated ray, its length longer than head length. Longest pelvic-fin ray reaching beyond the posterior end of the anal-fin base. Olive on sides, belly pale; the margins of the dorsal, caudal and anal fins darker.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Phycis chesteri
Family
Phycidae (Phycid hakes)
Order
Gadiformes (Cods)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
42.0
Depth range
90–1500 m (295–4921 ft)
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; non-migratory; depth range 90 - 1500 m, usually 360 - 800 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Western Atlantic: Canada to straits of Florida, found in the outer continental shelves and slopes, but not abundant to south of Cape Hatteras.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of potential interest
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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