| Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Gymnelinae |
| Max. size: |
31.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 70 - 180 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 117-126; Anal soft rays: 98-107; Vertebrae: 118-127. This species is distinguished with the following set of characters: interorbital pores 2-3; third supraorbital (supraoccipital) pore is present posteromesial to eye; usually no vomerine and palatine teeth; body and tail with characteristic W-shaped saddles; maximum length can reach over 40 cm SL (Ref. 75208). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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