| Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae |
| Max. size: |
23 cm SL (male/unsexed); 22.1 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 4275 m |
| Distribution: |
Southern Indian Ocean: Endemic to Crozet Is. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 96-102; Anal soft rays: 84-92; Vertebrae: 104-107. This species is distinguished from its congeners by having the following set of characters: colour pale pink; lateral line configuration ventral and mediolateral, with the latter originating above posterior part of pectoral fin; vertebrae 22-23 + 81-85 = 104-107; pectoral-fin rays 16-17; no scales on abdomen and predorsal area; no pelvic fin (Ref. 75765). |
| 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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