Phycis chesteri

Phycis chesteri, Longfin Hake. Source: FAo 2002.
Phycis chesteri, Longfin Hake.
Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
PhycidaePhycis chesteriGoode and Bean1878Longfin Hake

Unique Characteristics: First dorsal fin with an elongated ray. Longest ray in pelvic fin reaching nearly to or beyond end of anal-fin base.

Similar Species:

Urophycis chuss, Red Hake

Urophycis chuss
Urophycis chuss, Red Hake
Urophycis chuss, Red Hake. Source: FAO 2002.
Urophycis chuss, Red Hake.
Source: FAO 2002.

Red Hake, Urophycis chuss. First dorsal fin with an elongated ray. Longest ray in pelvic fin not reaching beyond midpoint of anal-fin base. Upper limb of first gill arch with 3 rakers (rarely 2). Scale rows between first dorsal fin and lateral line about 7.

Urophycis tenuis, White Hake

Urophycis tenuis, White Hake. Source: FAO 2002.
Urophycis tenuis, White Hake.
Source: FAO 2002.

White Hake, Urophycis tenuis. First dorsal fin with an elongated ray. Longest ray in pelvic fin not reaching beyond midpoint of anal-fin base. Upper limb of first gill arch with 2 rakers (rarely 3). Scale rows between first dorsal fin and lateral line 11 or more.