Arabian eelpout (Pachycara arabica)

Scientific name: Pachycara arabica M?ller, 2003

Arabian eelpout (Pachycara arabica)

The Arabian eelpout (Pachycara arabica) is a marine fish of the family Zoarcidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea.

Biology

Dorsal soft rays (total): 98; Anal soft rays: 82; Vertebrae: 103. Head and body pale gray. Lateral line configuration ventromediolateral, with the bend above the pectoral fin. Abdomen and pectoral fin bases with scales; predorsal naked. Pectoral fin length 13.3% SL. Mouth subterminal.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pachycara arabica
Family
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.4
Depth range
4050 m (13287 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 4050 - 4050 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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