Lycenchelys muraena (Collett, 1878) Moray wolf eel |
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Family: | Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae | |||
Max. size: | 22.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 350 - 1700 m | |||
Distribution: | Arctic: Norwegian Sea, Kara Sea and Northwest -and East Greenland. | |||
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Biology: | Benthic on muddy bottoms at 622-1,175 m, with temperatures below 0°C. Feeds on small crustaceans (Ref. 4695). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |