| Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Gymnelinae |
| Max. size: |
21.2 cm SL (male/unsexed); 21.42 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 880 - 930 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Sagami Bay, Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 113-116; Anal soft rays: 93-95; Vertebrae: 117-118. Distinguished by the following characters: pseudosubmental crest present; dorsoanterior portion of frontals fused; pareitals meeting in midline; no pelvic fins; ventral ramus of posttemporal weak; postorbital head pores 5; pectoral fin rays 14 (Ref. 58274). |
| 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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