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The Eelpout (Lycodes raridens) is a saltwater fish of the family Zoarcidae that grows up to 84 cm.
Description
The marbled eelpout is an eelpout from the cold waters of the northern Pacific and adjacent Arctic seas. The species grows to about 84 cm and has an elongate, rearward-tapering body with long, continuous dorsal and anal fins and a mottled colour pattern. As a bottom-dweller it lives on soft bottoms of the continental shelf and slope, between about 10 and 400 metres, and hunts small crustaceans, worms and molluscs. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Eelpout?
The Eelpout has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Tapering body with continuous fins; cold-water bottom-dweller
Where does the Eelpout live?
The Eelpout lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. North Pacific
How big does the Eelpout get?
The Eelpout grows to a maximum of about 84 cm.
Is the Eelpout dangerous to humans?
No, the Eelpout is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Eelpout edible?
The Eelpout is not usually eaten.
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Status & sources
Same genus Lycodes
More from the family Zoarcidae
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