| Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae |
| Max. size: |
57 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Chiloé Island south to Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Presence of pelvic fins which do not or just reach a vertical through the pectoral fin bases; present; origin of dorsal fin above base or anterior part of pectoral fin; without dermal appendages around mouth; gill opening extending downward to at least the middle of pectoral fin base, but not reaching the lower end of pectoral fin base; head depressed; body elongated and tail compressed, with depth about 7-9% TL (Ref. 37311). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky intertidal zones and estuaries with suitable conditions (Ref. 11954). Found among macroalgae, below rocks and stones (Ref. 37311). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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