Burbot
A species of Burbot, Also known as Mariah, The lawyer, Lingcod, Eelpout Scientific name : Lota lota Genus : Burbot
Burbot, A species of Burbot
Also known as:
Mariah, The lawyer, Lingcod, Eelpout
Botanical name: Lota lota
Genus: Burbot
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Description
With an appearance like a cross between a catfish and an eel, the burbot has a serpent-like body, but is easily distinguished by a single barbel on the chin. The body is elongated and laterally compressed, with a flattened head and single tube-like projection for each nostril. The mouth is wide, with both upper and lower jaws consisting of many small teeth. Burbot have two soft dorsal fins; the first being low and short, and the second being much longer. The anal fin is low and almost as long as the dorsal fin. The caudal fin is rounded, the pectoral fins are fan-shaped, and pelvic fins are narrow with an elongated second fin ray. Having such small fins relative to body size indicates a benthic lifestyle with low swimming endurance, unable to withstand strong currents.
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