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pdfA-SHOP Flatfish Species Identification Form
Observer:__________________________
Cruise:______________
Species common name: ___________________________________
Haul #:___________
Fork length:___________
Weight:_____________
Take photo!
Specimen collected? __________________
Right-eyed or Left-eyed?
Permit:_____________
Right
Left
Pelvic fins symmetrical around abdominal ridge? Yes
No
Describe the lateral line, including presence/absence of ADB, length of ADB, and shape of
lateral line over the pectoral fin:_______________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Can the dorsal eye be seen from the blind side?
Yes
No
Describe the color of the blind side:__________________________________________
Where does the maxilla end relative to the orbit of the lower (ventral) eye?
_____ 1 - forward
_____ 2 - anterior
_____ 3 - below mid-orbit
_____ 4 - posterior
_____ 5 - beyond the orbit
The posterior margin of the preopercle is:
Angled
Rounded
Is the anal spine present?
Yes
No
Gill rakers on first arch:
Eyed side
_____Upper
_____Lower
_____Total
Blind side
_____Upper
_____Lower
_____Total
Draw the characteristics used to identify this fish to species - use checklist:
Mouth - size, shape, position
Preopercle and caudal fin shape
Eyes - size and position
Lateral line shape
ADB size
Distinctive markings or structures (spots, distinctive scales, etc.)
Describe field characteristics used to identify this fish to species: _________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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At-Sea Hake Observer Program, ver 2016
File Type | application/pdf |
File Title | Flatfish ID form.indd |
Author | Cassandra.Donovan |
File Modified | 2016-04-11 |
File Created | 2016-04-11 |