• no adipose fin present
• 2 spineless dorsal fins
• first dorsal fin is small and short
• second dorsal fin has a long base and may be joined to caudal (tail) fin
• anal fin base is long and may be joined to the caudal fin
• caudal (tail) fin is rounded
• single barbel under “chin”
• colour is tan/yellow to brown with a dark pattern speckled on body
  

Known distribution: throughout the Yukon Territory.

Other notable comments and clues:

• The most distinguishing feature of the juvenile burbot is the single barbel under the chin.
• Wide and flat-looking head.