Family Anoplopomatidae

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Sablefishes

Selected Characters: Two dorsal fins; gill membranes attached
to ishthmus; single lateral line present.

class="Normal_0020_0028Web_0029__Char" style=" text-decoration: none">This is a small family, consisting of just two marine species from
the North Pacific. Only the smaller of these species, the Sablefish,
can be found in Puget Sound. It may reach one meter in length and has
gained commercial importance. Its oily flesh is usually smoked
and marketed as 'Alaska black cod.' The Sablefish is oviparous. Juveniles
are generally found in shallow water, while adults are found at moderate
depths along the mud bottom. Adults may be migratory. The Sablefish
feeds on small fishes, crustaceans, and worms. It is common in Puget
Sound.

Species

Anoplopoma fimbria Sablefish

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