Melanostigma gelatinosum Günther, 1881
Limp eelpout
photo by Reyes, P.

Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Gymnelinae
Max. size:  29 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 44 - 2561 m
Distribution:  Circumglobal.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 108-108; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 99-99; Vertebrae: 83-83. Pale brown or greyish in color (Ref. 6609).
Biology:  Mesopelagic (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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