Yellow burbot up close

A close-up view of the face of a large, bright yellow fish with a barb on its chin, being held by person on a boat

Photo By/Credit

USFWS

Date Shot/Created

10/14/2026

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

Image

Close up of burbot face showing the telltale barbels on its nose and chin.

Species

Lota lota

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