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Spotted Codling
Urophycis regia
44.8514, -62.5352
Field Notes
Description:
The fish I caught was long, almost eel-like in shape, with a large, pointed head. It had two dorsal fins; one small and pointed, the other soft, and extending down the back. It also had a rounded tail, large pectoral fins, and one long anal fin. The most interesting features of the fish were two y-shaped feelers located directly behind the gills. From above, it looked like the fish had antlers! It had a small chin barbel characteristic of cod. Several people told me that it was a tomcod, though I still think it is some kind of hake.
Habitat:
I had set my trap in an inlet off the Atlantic Ocean. It was in about 7 ft of water off a wharf, approximately 12 ft off shore. The bottom was mostly sandy interspersed with large rocks and metal debris.
Notes:
I baited my trap with mackerel skin if that helps :)
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