Vahl's Eelpout
Lycodes vahlii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 39–1200 m
- Max size: 52 cm
- For divers: safe
A bottom dwelling eelpout of cold northern waters, it lives at temperatures from zero to five degrees and grows larger off Greenland than off Scandinavia. It feeds on shrimps and other seafloor prey, taking bigger items as it grows, and lays large eggs of six millimetres on the sea floor.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Zoarcidae › Lycodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127118.
FAQ
- How deep does the Vahl's Eelpout live?
- The Vahl's Eelpout (Lycodes vahlii) is typically found at 39–1200 m.
- Is the Vahl's Eelpout dangerous to divers?
- The Vahl's Eelpout is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Vahl's Eelpout get?
- The Vahl's Eelpout grows to about 52 cm.