Record the weight and length of the fish. Length may be observed as total or fork length. In cases where there is caudal fin erosion (noted here) fork length may be more accurate and consistent
Fork length is measured from the tip of the snout to the fork, or most naturally-indented portion of the caudal fin. Total length is from the tip of the snout to the maximum length of the caudal fin when the posterior edges are pursed.
Necropsy: Length and Weight
