| Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae |
| Max. size: |
22 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 73 - 545 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Monterey Bay to San Diego in California, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in dead bottom-drifting kelp or eelgrass that accumulates in submarine canyons and deep basins. Usually found at less than 210 m depth. Feeds mainly on amphipod crustaceans (Ref. 2850). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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