Pachycara cousinsi Møller & King, 2007

Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae
Max. size:  41 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 4270 m
Distribution:  Southern Indian Ocean: Endemic to Crozet Is.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 107-107; Anal soft rays: 92-92; Vertebrae: 114-114. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following combination of characters: long predorsal length (26.5% SL); lateral-line configuration ventral and mediolateral, the latter originating above end of pectoral fin; vertebrae 29 + 85 = 114; no pelvic fin; no scales on abdomen and predorsal area; first dorsal-fin pterygiophore associated with vertebra 8; colour light brown (Ref. 75765).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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