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The Pale eelpout (Lycodapus mandibularis) is a saltwater fish of the family Zoarcidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The slendertail eelpout is an eelpout (Zoarcidae) from the northeastern Pacific. The species has a slender, translucent, rearward-tapering body with a continuous fin margin. Unlike many eelpouts it lives in the open water: near the surface at night and to about eight hundred metres depth by day, with a daily vertical migration. It feeds on small zooplankton and small crustaceans. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pale eelpout?
The Pale eelpout has a snake-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Slender, translucent body; pelagic eelpout with a daily vertical migration.
Where does the Pale eelpout live?
The Pale eelpout lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around open water. Northeast Pacific; open water, vertically migrating.
How big does the Pale eelpout get?
The Pale eelpout grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Pale eelpout dangerous to humans?
No, the Pale eelpout is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Pale eelpout edible?
The Pale eelpout is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Lycodapus
More from the family Zoarcidae
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