Newfoundland Eelpout
Lycodes lavalaei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 24–535 m
- Max size: 56 cm
- For divers: safe
A cold water eelpout with a long, tapering body that slides over mud and sand on the seafloor of the northwest Atlantic. It works the bottom for invertebrates and small fish, ranging from shallow shelf depths down past 500 metres. It grows to a little over half a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Zoarcidae › Lycodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127107.
FAQ
- How deep does the Newfoundland Eelpout live?
- The Newfoundland Eelpout (Lycodes lavalaei) is typically found at 24–535 m.
- Is the Newfoundland Eelpout dangerous to divers?
- The Newfoundland Eelpout is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Newfoundland Eelpout get?
- The Newfoundland Eelpout grows to about 56 cm.