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The Regan's eelpout (Lycozoarces regani) is a saltwater fish of the family Zoarcidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Northwest Pacific around the Kuril Islands and the Sea of Okhotsk, on bottoms in cold water.
Description
The regan's eelpout is an elongate, eel-like eelpout of the family Zoarcidae reaching about 15.2 cm. The brownish, sparsely scaled body has a continuous fin fringe running over back, tail and belly. The species is adapted to cold, deep water and lives on soft bottoms of the deep sea. Close to the bottom it slowly searches for small crustaceans and worms. Like other eelpouts it lays relatively few, large eggs that develop slowly in the cold water. Because of its life in the remote, cold deep sea it is rarely caught and little is known about it.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Regan's eelpout?
The Regan's eelpout has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Elongate, eel-like eelpout with a continuous fin fringe; adapted to cold, deep water.
Where does the Regan's eelpout live?
The Regan's eelpout lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northwest Pacific around the Kuril Islands and the Sea of Okhotsk, on bottoms in cold water.
How big does the Regan's eelpout get?
The Regan's eelpout grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Regan's eelpout dangerous to humans?
No, the Regan's eelpout is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Regan's eelpout edible?
The Regan's eelpout is not usually eaten.
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