| Family: |
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae |
| Max. size: |
23.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 1336 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: known only from a hydrothermal vent field on Brothers Seamount, Kermadec Ridge. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 87-88; Anal soft rays: 68-69; Vertebrae: 95-96. This species is distinguished by the following characters: vertebrate 28+67-68 = 95-96; absence of palatine teeth; 13-14 pectoral fin rays; no occipital pores; 2 postorbital pores (Ref. 78451). |
| Biology: |
Photographed and collected at dacite lava talus areas on the sandy-ash slopes of the seamount in areas adjacent to aqueous vents. Found in association with two species of shrimp, a crab, and an anthozoan (Ref. 78451). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
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