| 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: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
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