Norway Haddock and Similar Species
Sebastes viviparus
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Golden Redfish
Sebastes marinus (also known as Sebastes norvegicus)
Key differences: Larger size (up to 100 cm), generally brighter red, and typically found in deeper waters. The Golden Redfish has a less pronounced opercular spot and fewer dorsal fin spines (12-15) and more soft rays (13-16) compared to S. viviparus.
Deep-sea Redfish
Sebastes mentella
Key differences: Larger size (up to 70 cm), often a deeper red color, and found in much deeper waters (200-1000+ meters). S. mentella has a more pointed snout and a prominent bony symphyseal knob on the lower jaw, which is less developed or absent in S. viviparus.
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