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Lycenchelys jordani (Evermann & Goldsborough, 1907) Shortjaw eelpout |
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photo by
Bull. U.S. Bur. Fish. |
| Family: | Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae | |||
| Max. size: | 33 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1686 - 2200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Alaska to California, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 116; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 93-93. Caudal not readily distinguishable from dorsal and anal fins; pectorals broad and rounded; pelvic fins very small (Ref. 6885). Brownish olive; scales are light in color giving the body a finely spotted appearance; head, pectorals, and edges of upright fins darker olive (Ref. 6885). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||