Scopelogadus mizolepis

Melamphaidae, Bigscale Fishes. Source: FAO 2002.
Melamphaidae, Bigscale Fishes.
Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
MelamphaidaeScopelogadus mizolepis(Gunther)1878Ragged Bigscale

All Scopelogadus Species: Very large scales, fewer than 15 transverse scale rows from nape to caudal base (scales almost always lost, leaving large, shaggy scale pockets). Scales on cheek absent (no apparent scale pockets). Supramaxilla absent.

Scopelogadus mizolepis

Unique Characteristics: Dorsal spines 2; dorsal soft rays 11. Anal spines 1; anal soft rays: 8. Caudal peduncle moderate in length (https://fishbase.se/summary/Scopelogadus-mizolepis).

Similar Species:

Scopelogadus beanii, Deepbody Bigscale

Deepbody Bigscale, Scopelogadus beanii. Dorsal spines 2; dorsal soft rays 10 or 11. Anal spines 1; anal soft rays 7-9. Caudal peduncle relatively long. Lower 4th gill arch with the inter-raker spaces with spines (https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Scopelogadus-beanii).