Seleniolycus pectoralis Møller & Stewart, 2006

Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Gymnelinae
Max. size:  38 cm SL (male/unsexed); 38 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1948 - 2594 m
Distribution:  Pacific, Antarctic: Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 76-80; Anal soft rays: 64-66; Vertebrae: 86-89. This species is distinguished by the following characters: exserted ventralmost pectoral fin rays, scales present on posterior 2/5 of body; D 76-80; A 64-66; suborbital head pores 6-7, preoperculomandibular pores 8; lengths of predorsal 28.0-30.7% SL, snout 28.3-36.6% HL, eye diameter 9.4-12.0% HL; pectoral fin rays 14-16; anterior dorsal fin pterygiophore associated with 6-7 vertebra; vertebrae 23-27 + 61-63 = 86-89. Colour of body and head when preserved light to medium brown, darker dorsal and anal fin margins, pectoral fin and nasal tubes; peritoneum dark brown, orobranchial chamber and gill rakers pale (Ref. 58765).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans: 


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