Pachycara priedei Møller & King, 2007

Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae
Max. size:  23 cm SL (male/unsexed); 22.1 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 4275 m
Distribution:  Southern Indian Ocean: Endemic to Crozet Is.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 96-102; Anal soft rays: 84-92; Vertebrae: 104-107. This species is distinguished from its congeners by having the following set of characters: colour pale pink; lateral line configuration ventral and mediolateral, with the latter originating above posterior part of pectoral fin; vertebrae 22-23 + 81-85 = 104-107; pectoral-fin rays 16-17; no scales on abdomen and predorsal area; no pelvic fin (Ref. 75765).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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