Lycenchelys muraena (Collett, 1878)
Moray wolf eel
Lycenchelys muraena
photo by DESCNA

Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae
Max. size:  22.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 350 - 1700 m
Distribution:  Arctic: Norwegian Sea, Kara Sea and Northwest -and East Greenland.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Benthic on muddy bottoms at 622-1,175 m, with temperatures below 0°C. Feeds on small crustaceans (Ref. 4695).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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