| Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae |
| Max. size: |
51 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 25 - 925 m |
| Distribution: |
North Pacific: Point Hope, Alaska in the Chukchi Sea to Peter the Great Bay in the Sea of Japan, Agattu Island in the Aleutian chain and Oregon, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 94-105; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 83-90. Caudal fin narrowly rounded but not distinguishable from dorsal and anal fins. Pelvic fins minute. |
| Biology: |
Found on muddy or sandy bottoms (Ref. 2850). Feeds on small bivalves and shrimps (Ref. 6885). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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