| Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae |
| Max. size: |
30.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 4050 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 98-98; Anal soft rays: 82-82; Vertebrae: 103-103. Head and body pale gray. Lateral line configuration ventromediolateral, with the bend above the pectoral fin. Abdomen and pectoral fin bases with scales; predorsal naked. Pectoral fin length 13.3% SL. Mouth subterminal (Ref. 47926). |
| Biology: |
Maximum depth from holotype record (Ref. 51665). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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