Ophiodon elongatus in Canada
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance commercial Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations restricted Ref. Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 1995
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish Yes
Abundance Ref.
Comments

1991 biomass of lingcod in the Strait of Gerogia was estimated to be over 95% reduced from 1951 level; as of 2001 the abundance remained at very low and stable levels since the closure of commercial fishery in 1990; recommendation was to close the fishery to all types of gear (Ref. 87983). Also Ref. 91783, 93933, 95110.

States/Provinces British Columbia (native)
States/Provinces Complete? Yes
National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ca.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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