(DRAFT) - Taxonomy
Species barracudina, white
Species Id M010083
Date 27 AUG 96
TAXONOMY
NAME - barracudina, white
OTHER COMMON NAMES - Sandeel and Fr: Lussion blanc
ELEMENT CODE -
CATEGORY - Fish
PHYLUM AND SUBPHYLUM - ,
CLASS AND SUBCLASS - Osteichthyes,
ORDER AND SUBORDER - Myctophiformes,
FAMILY AND SUBFAMILY - Paralepididae,
GENUS AND SUBGENUS - Notolepis,
SPECIES AND SSP - rissoi,
SCIENTIFIC NAME - Notolepis rissoi
AUTHORITY - Bonaparte, 1841
TAXONOMY REFERENCES - 258
COMMENTS ON TAXONOMY -
Notolepis rissoi is usually considered to be represented by two subspecies:
Notolepsis rissoi rissoi Bonaparte, which occurs throughout the world's
oceans, Artic to Antarctic, but not in the western North Atlantic; and N.
rissoi kroyeri, which occurs in the eastern and western North Atlantic.
Paralepis rissoi kroyeri Bonaparte, 1840 is a synonym *258*.
Taxonomy - 1 (DRAFT) - Status
Species barracudina, white
Species Id M010083
Date 27 AUG 96
STATUS
Coded Status
See Comments
REFERENCES FOR STATUS - 258
COMMENTS ON STATUS -
The white barracudina is of significant importance as food for such
commmercial species as Atlantic cod, pollock, swordfish, and redfishes. A
study noted its abundance along the coast of southwest Greenland. The
natives called it "Putorutorsoak," which means of "the big sandeel." *258*.
Status - 1 (DRAFT) - Distribution
Species barracudina, white
Species Id M010083
Date 27 AUG 96
DISTRIBUTION
Distribution - 1 HABITAT ASSOCIATIONS
HABITAT - MARINE
REFERENCES FOR HABITAT - 258
LAND USE -
Water
REFERENCES FOR LAND USE - 258
COMMENTS ON HABITAT ASSOCIATIONS -
A mesopelagic species, adults inhabiting generally cold waters, mainly in
depths of 200-1000 m. There appears to be a vertical migration during
development, juveniles taken at the surface and larger fish from greater
depths. Young fish occur in warmer waters, the fry known from temperate
and tropical areas of the Atlantic Ocean. A collection of 16 individuals,
1.9-10.4 cm SL, were reported taken by IKMT at 64-402 m on the Scotian
Shelf during exploratory cruises in May and July 1967, February and July
1968, and January 1969. The Atlantic Reference Centre has a collection of
larval and postlarval individuals taken from the Scotian Shelf area. White
barracudinas are frequently encountered during commercial midwater trawling
operations *258*.
ANIMAL/PLANT SPECIES ASSOCIATIONS -
Atlantic cod
Greenland cod
Pollock
Redfish (Sebastes spp.)
Swordfish
Seals
REFERENCES FOR SPECIES ASSOCIATIONS - 258
COMMENTS ON SPECIES ASSOCIATIONS -
The white barracudina is eaten by many fishes, including Atlantic cod,
Greenland cod, polluck, and redfish (Sebastes spp.). Paralepids, assumed to
be swordfish. It is also prey of seals *258*.
Habitat Associations - 1 (DRAFT) - Food Habits
Species barracudina, white
Species Id M010083
Date 27 AUG 96
FOOD HABITS
TROPHIC LEVEL -
CARNIVORE
REFERENCES FOR TROPHIC LEVEL - 258
LIFESTAGE FOOD FOOD PART
General Osteichthyes Not Specified
General Crustaceans Not Specified
REFERENCES FOR GENERAL FOOD - 258
COMMENTS ON FOOD -
Carnivorous, feeding mainly on small fishes and shrimps *258*.
Food Habits - 1 (DRAFT) - Environment Associations
Species barracudina, white
Species Id M010083
Date 27 AUG 96
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATIONS
G = General A = Adult
LIM = Limiting RA = Resting Adult
J = Juvenile FA = Feeding Adult
RJ = Resting Juvenile BA = Breeding Adult
FJ = Feeding Juvenile P = Pupae
L = Larvae E = Egg
RL = Resting Larvae
FL = Feeding Larvae
LIFESTAGE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATIONS
G Water Temperature: Specified in Comments
G Water Depth Preference: 500-1000 ft.
G Water Depth Preference: 1000-1500 ft.
G Water Depth Preference: Greater than 1500 ft.
G Water Depth Preference: Specified in Comments
J Water Depth Preference: Specified in Comments
A Water Depth Preference: Specified in Comments
J Water Temperature: Specified in Comments
G Water Depth Preference: 200-500 ft.
G Water Depth Preference: 500-1000 ft.
G Water Depth Preference: 1000-1500 ft.
G Water Depth Preference: Specified in Comments
REFERENCES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC_ - 258
REFERENCES FOR ADULT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC_ - 258
REFERENCES FOR JUVENILE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC_ - 258
COMMENTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATIONS -
A mesopelagic species, adults inhabiting generally cold waters, mainly in
depths of 200-1000 m. There appears to be a vertical migration during
development, juveniles taken at the surface and larger fish from greater
depths. Young fish occur in warmer waters, the fry known from temperate
and tropical areas of the Atlantic Ocean. A collection of 16 individuals,
1.9-10.4 cm SL, were reported taken by IKMT at 64-402 m on the Scotian
Shelf during exploratory cruises in May and July 1967, February and July
1968, and January 1969. The Atlantic Reference Centre has a collection of
larval and postlarval individuals taken from the Scotian Shelf area. White
barracudinas are frequently encountered during commercial midwater trawling
operations *258*.
COMMENTS ON ADULT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC_ -
A mesopelagic species, adults inhabiting generally cold waters, mainly in
depths of 200-1000 m. There appears to be a vertical migration during
development, juveniles taken at the surface and larger fish from greater
depths *258*.
Environment Associations - 1 (DRAFT) - Environment Associations
Species barracudina, white
Species Id M010083
Date 27 AUG 96
COMMENTS ON JUVENILE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC_ -
There appears to be a vertical migration during development, juveniles
taken at the surface and larger fish from greater depths. Young fish occur
in warmer waters, the fry known from temperate 1.9-10.4 cm SL, were
reported taken by IKMT at 64-402 m on the Scotian 1968, and January 1969.
The Atlantic Reference Centre has a collection of larval and postlarval
individuals taken from the Scotian Shelf area *258*.
Environment Associations - 2 (DRAFT) - Life History
Species barracudina, white
Species Id M010083
Date 27 AUG 96
LIFE HISTORY
Reproduction: Spawning is said to take place in temperate to subtropical
areas. A study suggested the main spawning grounds in the North Atlantic
were off the southwest tip of Ireland, with lesser concentration in the Bay
of Biscay. Intermediate postlarval stages were said to be abundant in the
region. Spawning season was assumed to extend from January or February to
September, with height of spawning in May. Eggs have not been seen *258*.
Growth: Rate of growth is not known. Details of development of postlarval
stages were given. It is said to attain maximum size of about 30 cm in cold
waters of the North Atlantic *258*.
Description: Body elongate, somewhat compressed. Head long, slightly
compressed; snout sharply pointed; mouth large, long, jaws equal or with
lower jaw projecting slightly; teeth in single series on jaws and palatines,
unequal in size and shape; eye large, round; adipose eyelid well developed.
Gill rakers needlelike, numerous rows of short subequal gill teeth on each
gill raker, lower to upper arch 30-32 + 1 + 8 or 9. Fins: dorsal 9 or 10,
located post-midline of body, small dorsal adipose present; caudal small,
forked; anal 30-32, located far back on body; pelvics 9, small, located
ventrally, inserted behind dorsal fin base; pectorals 11-13, narrow,
pointed, small. Scales large, deciduous. Lateral line complete. Vertebrae
77-84. Size to about 30 cm long. Color silvery; dark dorsal band made up
of scattered melanophores *258*.
Predation: The white barracudina is eaten by many fishes, including Atlantic
cod, Greenland cod, polluck, and redfish (Sebastes spp.). Paralepids,
assumed to be swordfish. It is also prey of seals *258*.
LIFE HISTORY CODES -
Breeding/Spawning Season: January
Breeding/Spawning Season: February
Breeding/Spawning Season: March
Breeding Spawning Season: April
Breeding/Spawning Season: May
Breeding/Spawning Season: June
Breeding/Spawning Season: July
Breeding/Spawning Season: August
Breeding/Spawning Season: September
REFERENCES FOR LIFE HISTORY- 258
Life History - 1 (DRAFT) - Management Practices
Species barracudina, white
Species Id M010083
Date 27 AUG 96
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Management Practices - 1 (DRAFT) - References
Species barracudina, white
Species Id M010083
Date 27 AUG 96
References
258 * Scott, W.B., M.G. Scott. 1988. Atlantic Fishes of Canada.
Canadian Bulletin of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (219) (ed.).
University of Toronto Press Toronto, Canada:731.
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