Shortjaw eelpout (Lycenchelys jordani) fish species and information / pictures of Shortjaw eelpout - Lycenchelys jordani

Shortjaw eelpout (Lycenchelys jordani) fish species information

Scientific Name
Lycenchelys jordani

Common Name
Shortjaw eelpout

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 116; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 93. Caudal not readily distinguishable from dorsal and anal fins; pectorals broad and rounded; pelvic fins very small (Ref. 6885). Brownish olive; scales are light in color giving the body a finely spotted appearance; head, pectorals, and edges of upright fins darker olive (Ref. 6885).

Classification

Classified By
Evermann & Goldsborough, 1907
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Eelpouts (Zoarcidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Alaska to California, USA.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
1686 m
Depth To - meters
2200 m
Zone
bathydemersal
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1686 - 2200 m (Ref. 6885)
Trophic Level
3.41 s.e. 0.48 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
33.0 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
Unknown
Vulnerability
Moderate to high vulnerability (46 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