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The Kelp eelpout (Phucocoetes latitans) is a saltwater fish of the family Zoarcidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The kelp eelpout is an eelpout from the southwestern Atlantic, along the Patagonian coast from Argentina to Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands. The species grows to about 11 cm and has an elongate, eel-like body with a long dorsal fin confluent with the tail. As a cold-water dweller the fish lives among seaweed and kelp holdfasts in the rocky intertidal zone, where adults also spawn and guard the nest. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Kelp eelpout?
The Kelp eelpout has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Eel-like cold-water body; lives among kelp holdfasts
Where does the Kelp eelpout live?
The Kelp eelpout lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Southwest Atlantic
How big does the Kelp eelpout get?
The Kelp eelpout grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Kelp eelpout dangerous to humans?
No, the Kelp 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 Kelp eelpout edible?
The Kelp eelpout is not usually eaten.
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