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Lyconus brachycolus Holt & Byrne, 1906 |
| Family: | Lyconidae (Atlantic hakes) | |||
| Max. size: | 52.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 150 - 997 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Atlantic: off Canada. Northeast Atlantic: southwest of Ireland, Madeira, and off Saharian coasts (Ref. 6524). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11. Caudal fin small (Ref. 12204). | |||
| Biology: | Rare species (Ref. 12204, 58452) found on the muddy slope of the continental shelf (Ref. 6524). Juveniles are captured from 150-700 m depth range (Ref. 58452). Biology unknown (Ref. 12204). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 58452. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||