The burbot (Lota lota), also known as bubbot, [2] mariah, [3] loche, cusk, [4] freshwater cod, [5] freshwater ling, freshwater cusk, the lawyer, coney-fish, lingcod, [6] or eelpout, is a species of coldwater ray-finned fish native to the subarctic regions of the Northern hemisphere.

Diagnosed from all other freshwater fishes in Europe by its pelvic fin origin anterior to pectoral fin origin and by having one central barbel on lower jaw (Ref. 59043). Distinguished by the long second dorsal fin, at least 6 times as long as the first, and a single barbel on the chin (Ref. 27547). Gill rakers short (Ref. 27547).

Burbot Lota lota are a rather unusual looking fish. They are not the most attractive fish and generally do not fight hard; however, they are popular with sport and subsistence users because of their table quality. They have a delicate white meat, …

Burbot, Lota lota, are a holarctic species native to the cold fresh waters of the Nearctic and Palearctic regions found between 40 and 70 degrees North latitudes. (Cohen, et al., 1990) Biogeographic Regions; nearctic. native; palearctic. native; …

The burbot (Lota lota), also known as bubbot, mariah, loche, cusk, freshwater cod, freshwater ling, freshwater cusk, the lawyer, coney-fish, lingcod, or eelpout, is a species of coldwater ray-finned fish native to the subarctic regions of the Northern hemisphere.

Sep 20, 2023 · With a native range spanning the colder latitudes of North America and Eurasia, the burbot could be considered widespread. Its specific habitat preference includes the cold, deep (minimum 270 feet or 82 meters) waters of large rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.

The burbot (Lota lota) is the only gadiform (cod-like) freshwater fish. It is also known as bubbot, [2] mariah, freshwater cod, freshwater ling, freshwater cusk, the lawyer, coney-fish, lingcod, [3] and eelpout. The burbot can live under ice, and it needs frigid temperatures to breed.

burbot, (Lota lota), elongated fish of the family Lotidae that inhabits cold rivers and lakes of Europe, Asia, and North America. A bottom dweller found in both fresh and brackish waters, it descends as deep as 700 metres (about 2,300 feet).

Jul 9, 2018 · Burbot is considered to be the only cod species which lives in fresh water. It is usually found in clean deep lakes or clear moving water. The fish hides itself during day in depth, hollows or under stones. It hunts actively at night or dusk. While young, its diet is gammarids, insect larvae and water louse.

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