Trisopterus esmarkii (Nilsson, 1855)

Norway pout

Species recognized by R Froese & D Pauly (eds),

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        Trisopterus +
        
        Trisopterus esmarkii (Nilsson, 1855)
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Benthopelagic to pelagic over muddy bottoms. Mostly found between 100 and 200 m. Feeds mostly on planktonic crustaceans (copepods, euphausiids, shrimps, amphipods) but also on small fish and various eggs and larvae (Ref. 1371). Caught mainly for reduction to fishmeal (Ref. 3383), trout pellets, fodder (Ref. 35388).