The Fourline snakeblenny (Eumesogrammus praecisus) is a saltwater fish of the family Stichaeidae that grows up to 22 cm.
Description
The fourline snakeblenny is an elongate cold-water fish from the Arctic and adjacent seas, ranging from Hudson Bay and Labrador to western Greenland and, in the northern Pacific, from the Sea of Okhotsk to Arctic Alaska. The species grows to about 22 cm and has a slender, eel-like body with a long dorsal fin and four lateral lines, from which it takes its name. A bottom-dweller, the fish lives on sand, gravel and stone bottoms to about 400 metres depth in very cold water and feeds on crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans and has not been evaluated by the IUCN (NE).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Fourline snakeblenny?
The Fourline snakeblenny has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Fourline snakeblenny live?
The Fourline snakeblenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Fourline snakeblenny get?
The Fourline snakeblenny grows to a maximum of about 22 cm.
Is the Fourline snakeblenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Fourline snakeblenny is harmless to humans.
Is the Fourline snakeblenny edible?
The Fourline snakeblenny is not usually eaten.
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