| Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Gymnelinae |
| Max. size: |
15.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 2 - 80 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 116-123; Anal soft rays: 100-106; Vertebrae: 118-125. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: vertebrae 22-24 + 96-103 = 118-125; gill slit reaching ventrally almost to lower margin of pectoral-fin base; body and tail with distinct cream and reddish brown W-shaped saddles; single interorbital pore (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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