Wattled Eelpout
Lycodes palearis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–925 m
- Max size: 51 cm
- For divers: safe
An eelpout of muddy and sandy bottoms, it ranges from shallow coastal water down to roughly 900 metres, feeding on small bivalves and shrimps. Its long tapering body and continuous fin give it the eel like shape its family is named for.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Zoarcidae › Lycodes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 254585.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wattled Eelpout live?
- The Wattled Eelpout (Lycodes palearis) is typically found at 25–925 m.
- Is the Wattled Eelpout dangerous to divers?
- The Wattled Eelpout is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wattled Eelpout get?
- The Wattled Eelpout grows to about 51 cm.