| Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae |
| Max. size: |
27.3 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 71.4 g |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 325 - 600 m |
| Distribution: |
Arctic: Kara Sea in Russia and Beaufort Sea. May occur in Barents Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 104-109. Pelvic fins small (Ref. 4695). Uniformly dark brown, belly and lower part of head darker; mouth and gill cavity dark; peritoneum black (Ref. 4695). |
| Biology: |
Occurs on muddy bottoms (Ref. 4695). Benthic (Ref. 58426). Feeds on polychaetes, mollusks and crustaceans (Ref. 4695). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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