Canadian Eelpout
Lycodes polaris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–300 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
An eelpout of cold northern seas, it lives on muddy bottoms and backs itself tail first into the mud to hide. It feeds on small bottom invertebrates, mainly amphipods, and grows to about 25 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Zoarcidae › Lycodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127111.
FAQ
- How deep does the Canadian Eelpout live?
- The Canadian Eelpout (Lycodes polaris) is typically found at 0–300 m.
- Is the Canadian Eelpout dangerous to divers?
- The Canadian Eelpout is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Canadian Eelpout get?
- The Canadian Eelpout grows to about 25 cm.