Fish Doctor
Gymnelus viridis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–320 m
- Max size: 56 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
An eelpout of cold northern shelves, the fish doctor lives mostly in shallow water over sand and mud among seaweeds. It moves along the bottom feeding on crustaceans, worms and clams, and reaches a little over half a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Zoarcidae › Gymnelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127096.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fish Doctor live?
- The Fish Doctor (Gymnelus viridis) is typically found at 0–320 m.
- Is the Fish Doctor dangerous to divers?
- The Fish Doctor is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fish Doctor get?
- The Fish Doctor grows to about 56 cm.