| Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae |
| Max. size: |
12.4 cm SL (male/unsexed); 14.8 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 4350 - 4450 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Solomon Sea |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 97-101; Anal soft rays: 77-83; Vertebrae: 103-108. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D 97-10; A 77-83; P 17-19; no scales; no pelvic fin; lateral line configuration mediolateral; dorsal fin origin is associated with vertebrae 5-6 with 0-1 free predorsal pterygiophores; total vertebrae 103-108; smooth ceratohyal-epihyal articulation; post-temporal with well developed ventral ramus and coracoid with a posterior strut and a foramen which is small (Ref. 96963). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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