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Cuskpout (Derepodichthys alepidotus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Derepodichthys alepidotus

Common Name
Cuskpout

Biology
Caudal is hard to distinguish from dorsal and anal fins. Pelvic fins placed far forward below eye.

Classification

Classified By
Gilbert, 1896
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Eelpouts (Zoarcidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: off the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia to the Gulf of California.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
1000 m
Depth To - meters
2904 m
Zone
bathydemersal
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1000 - 2904 m (Ref. 11954)
Trophic Level
3.29 s.e. 0.43 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
16.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (26 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tmax>3)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated