'lectric fish

electric fish 44. Deep sea 'lectric fish [PT] angler fish About thirty years ago in the deeper waters (140-160 fathoms) of Conception Bay, fishermen used occasionally to catch a fish similar to a moll ray (Raja radiata). This fish caused a slight electric shock when touched. It also had a lure...

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Bibliographic Details
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1971
Subjects:
English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/23759
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Summary:electric fish 44. Deep sea 'lectric fish [PT] angler fish About thirty years ago in the deeper waters (140-160 fathoms) of Conception Bay, fishermen used occasionally to catch a fish similar to a moll ray (Raja radiata). This fish caused a slight electric shock when touched. It also had a lure over its head hanging anteriorly over its mouth. These fish are called 'lectric fish; they were probably a species of deep sea angler fish. Yes PRINTED ITEM W. J. KIRWIN APR 1971 JH APR 1971 Not used Not used Withdrawn Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Thu 26 Mar 2015

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