| Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 300 m |
| Distribution: |
Nearly circumpolar along Arctic coasts of Asia and North America. North Pacific: northern part of Bering Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 90-93. Pelvic fins small (Ref. 4695). 9-11 light cross-bands separated by slightly broader dark bands; peritoneum light (Ref. 4695). |
| Biology: |
Found on muddy bottoms (Ref. 4695). Buries into the mud tail first (Ref. 4695). Benthic (Ref. 58426). Feeds on small benthic invertebrates (Ref. 4695); mainly of amphipods (Ref. 5951). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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