Lycenchelys maculata Toyoshima, 1985

Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae
Max. size:  29.84 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 300 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan and the Russian Federation.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 131-138; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 114-120; Vertebrae: 138-147. Body and dorsal fin with many clear dark blotches. Vertical fin rays and vertebrae numerous; abdominal vertebrae 27 or 28, and caudal ones 111-120 (Ref. 43683).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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