Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae |
Max. size: |
26 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 198 - 1808 m |
Distribution: |
Arctic, Northwest to Northeast Atlantic: Beaufort Sea, Davis Strait and waters east of Iceland. |
Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 97-104. Pelvic fins small (Ref. 4695). Body and fins uniformly dark, greyish-brown, without any light-markings; peritoneum dark brown to black (Ref. 4695). |
Biology: |
Found on muddy bottoms (Ref. 4695). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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