Moray wolf eel (Lycenchelys muraena) fish species and information / pictures of Moray wolf eel - Lycenchelys muraena

Moray wolf eel (Lycenchelys muraena) fish species information

Scientific Name
Lycenchelys muraena

Common Name
Moray wolf eel

Biology
Benthic on muddy bottoms at 622-1,175 m, with temperatures below 0?C. Feeds on small crustaceans (Ref. 4695).

Classification

Classified By
Collett, 1878
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Eelpouts (Zoarcidae)

Distribution

Region
Arctic
Distribution
Arctic: Norwegian Sea, Kara Sea and Northwest -and East Greenland.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
3 °C
Depth From - meters
350 m
Depth To - meters
1700 m
Zone
bathydemersal
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 350 - 1700 m (Ref. 9925)
Trophic Level
3.5 s.e. 0.50 Based on food items.
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
22.6 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (38 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated