Austrolycus laticinctus (Berg, 1895)
photo by Reyes, P.

Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae
Max. size:  82.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: Puerto Deseado, Argentina south to Tierra del Fuego.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 109-112; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 86-89
Biology:  Inhabits rocky intertidal zones and estuaries with suitable conditions (Ref. 11954).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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