Austrolycus depressiceps Regan, 1913
photo by Lloris, D.

Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae
Max. size:  57 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: ChiloĆ© Island south to Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands.
Diagnosis:  Presence of pelvic fins which do not or just reach a vertical through the pectoral fin bases; present; origin of dorsal fin above base or anterior part of pectoral fin; without dermal appendages around mouth; gill opening extending downward to at least the middle of pectoral fin base, but not reaching the lower end of pectoral fin base; head depressed; body elongated and tail compressed, with depth about 7-9% TL (Ref. 37311).
Biology:  Inhabits rocky intertidal zones and estuaries with suitable conditions (Ref. 11954). Found among macroalgae, below rocks and stones (Ref. 37311).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.