Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae |
Max. size: |
35.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 112 - 1463 m |
Distribution: |
Arctic to Northeast Atlantic: Nunavut (Ref. 58426), Greenland to Spitsbergen. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found over mud bottoms (Ref. 4965). Benthic; feeds on invertebrates and fishes (Ref. 58426). The holotype was known to contain a species of Cottunculus and another fish (Ref. 4965). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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