Atlantic Capelin

Fish 20 cm long. Migratory. Lives at sea. Feeds on animal prey.

There are 5,389 observations of Atlantic Capelin in Québec, mostly in Côte-Nord, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Bas-Saint-Laurent, and it has been reported in 7 of the 17 regions. They peak in June and become rare from August to April.