| Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Gymnelinae |
| Max. size: |
8.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 240 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: southern Kuril Islands (Urup Strait). |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal soft rays: 106-106; Vertebrae: 124-124. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: total vertebrae 124 (precaudal 26), D 121 (67 X 44, all spiny rays 77); pungent spines of dorsal fin are associated with vertebrae 70-80; preoperculomandibular pores 6; developed scales only on the caudal part of the body (Ref. 130207). |
| 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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