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burbot

burbot

9.9
A long freshwater fish like a cod with whisker-like feelers around its mouth
  • noun
  • /ˈbɜrbət/
  • UK
translation icon : lota
  • During winter, the burbot becomes a popular target for ice fishing enthusiasts on lakes across North America.
  • burbot (Lota)

Examples

  • They use rod and reels for grayling and trout; in the winter, they jig through the ice for grayling and burbot.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Since 1996, some community members have believed that the burbot has been contaminated by toxins in the aquatic system, and notwithstanding preference for burbot livers, particularly prized by community elders, many fishers reported that they no longer jigged for it.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Burbot feed on sculpin and other fish.

    Academic text (1999)

  • One burbot connoisseur remarked, "We see more liver damage on them."

    Academic text (2007)

  • Anglers fish for northern pike, walleye, lake trout, whitefish, and ling or burbot.

    Blog text (16)

  • Most commonly mentioned were spots on the bellies, diseased livers (especially of burbot), discolored meat, and abnormal protrusions.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Since 1996, some community members have believed that the burbot has been contaminated by toxins in the aquatic system, and notwithstanding preference for burbot livers, particularly prized by community elders, many fishers reported that they no longer jigged for it.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The burbot is known for its unique barbel-like feelers and elongated body, making it a distinctive fish in northern waters.

  • Many anglers are familiar with the burbot, a fish that is often mistaken for its close relatives in the cod family.

Synonyms

lotte
vsburbot
  • US
1 9.9

A long freshwater fish with a big mouth and a wormlike filament to attract prey

is the regular English name rather than this regional label
Lota lota
vsburbot
  • Specialized
9.9

A freshwater cod with a small whisker under its mouth that lives in cold northern lakes and rivers

is the common English name rather than the scientific form
lota
vsburbot
  • Specialized
9.9

A freshwater fish like a cod found in cold northern rivers and lakes

is the standard English name rather than a regional or formal label
cusk
vsburbot
  • UK
9.9

A long freshwater fish like cod with a small chin whisker, also called burbot

is the widely used English name instead of that alternative
eelpout
vsburbot
  • Specialized
9.9

A long freshwater fish with small whiskers on its chin that lives in cold northern lakes and rivers

is the specific accepted common name rather than a similar species label

Surface Forms

burbot singular
burbots plural

Etymology

The word burbot is a little mysterious, so a helpful way to remember it is to think of the sound words 'burble' or 'bubble', which bring to mind a fish moving in cold water near the bottom. That's why burbot fits today: it is a long, cod-like freshwater fish that lives and feeds along the lake or river bed.