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Melanostigma gelatinosum Günther, 1881 Limp eelpout |
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photo by
Reyes, P. |
| Family: | Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Gymnelinae | |||
| Max. size: | 29 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 44 - 2561 m | |||
| Distribution: | Circumglobal. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 108-108; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 99-99; Vertebrae: 83-83. Pale brown or greyish in color (Ref. 6609). | |||
| Biology: | Mesopelagic (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||