Pale Eelpout
Lycodes pallidus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–1750 m
- Max size: 26 cm
- For divers: safe
An Arctic eelpout of soft muddy bottoms, this fish burrows into the sediment to dig out small bivalves, worms, and crustaceans, taking in detritus along the way. It ranges from a few metres down to around 1,750. Long and tapering, it reaches about twenty six centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Zoarcidae › Lycodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127110.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pale Eelpout live?
- The Pale Eelpout (Lycodes pallidus) is typically found at 6–1750 m.
- Is the Pale Eelpout dangerous to divers?
- The Pale Eelpout is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pale Eelpout get?
- The Pale Eelpout grows to about 26 cm.