| Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Gymnelinae |
| Max. size: |
17.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Sea of Okhotsk from the Bay of Penzhinsk to the Shantar Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 110-111; Anal soft rays: 89-90; Vertebrae: 106-115. First interneural located to the rear of the osseous process of the 2nd-4th vertebrae. Anterior to the first caudal vertebra 4-6 rays of anal fin on 5-7 interhaemals (Ref. 33657). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits intertidal and shallow subtidal zones (Ref. 11954). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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