| Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae |
| Max. size: |
41 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 4270 m |
| Distribution: |
Southern Indian Ocean: Endemic to Crozet Is. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 107-107; Anal soft rays: 92-92; Vertebrae: 114-114. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following combination of characters: long predorsal length (26.5% SL); lateral-line configuration ventral and mediolateral, the latter originating above end of pectoral fin; vertebrae 29 + 85 = 114; no pelvic fin; no scales on abdomen and predorsal area; first dorsal-fin pterygiophore associated with vertebra 8; colour light brown (Ref. 75765). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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