| Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Gymnelinae |
| Max. size: |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 53 - 160 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Sea of Japan (from Peter the Great Bay to Tatar Strait). |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 110-113. This species is distinguished by the following characters: pungent spines in D2 VII-VIII, found somewhat posterior the middle of the caudal part of the body, associated with the caudal vertebrae 37-46; all spiny rays (D1 + D2) 62-67; number of rays in D1 is greater than in D3, 54-60 and 44-46; vertebrae 110-113; D 108-111 (54-60 VII-VIII 44-46); A 93-94; scales are developed in a continuous cover not only on the caudal part of the body, but also in front of the beginning of A, reaching the base of the pectoral fin (Ref. 130195). |
| Biology: |
Collection area with bottom sediments, sand with gravel and pebbles, temperature (at 50 m) 0.95°С, salinity 33.87‰ (Ref. 130195). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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