Lycodonus vermiformis Barnard, 1927
photo by SFSA

Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae
Max. size:  26.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 841 - 1152 m
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: known based on specimens taken off Cape Point, South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0. Preserved specimens yellowish brown, abdomen black (Ref. 6609).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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