Arctic Eelpout
Lycodes reticulatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 18–930 m
- Max size: 36 cm
- For divers: safe
An eelpout of cold soft bottoms, the Arctic eelpout grazes the seabed for small animals rather than burrowing for them. Young fish take amphipods, isopods and small clams, while larger ones graduate to shrimps and fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Zoarcidae › Lycodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127112.
FAQ
- How deep does the Arctic Eelpout live?
- The Arctic Eelpout (Lycodes reticulatus) is typically found at 18–930 m.
- Is the Arctic Eelpout dangerous to divers?
- The Arctic Eelpout is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Arctic Eelpout get?
- The Arctic Eelpout grows to about 36 cm.