| Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae |
| Max. size: |
27 cm SL (male/unsexed); 26.7 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 543 - 709 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: off Pacific coast of northern Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 111-114; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 93-94; Vertebrae: 116-119. Pelvic fins absent. Palatine teeth in 2 irregular rows anteriorly. Suborbital pores 5, emanating from lower ramus of bone chain. Postorbital pores 5. Head pores small, rounded (Ref. 45048). |
| 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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