Lycenchelys platyrhina (Jensen, 1902)

Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae
Max. size:  14.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1848 m
Distribution:  Arctic: one specimen taken between Jan Mayen Island and Iceland (Ref. 4695).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on muddy substrates with a bottom temperature of -1°C (Ref. 4695). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 March 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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