Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Gymnelinae |
Max. size: |
15.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 500 - 800 m |
Distribution: |
North Pacific: Bering Sea. |
Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 144-149. Pectoral fin greatly reduced (Ref. 11954). |
Biology: |
The captured specimen were associated with an orange coral (Gorgonacea) and a black coral (Antipatharia) (Ref. 11954). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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