Bigfin eelpout (Lycodes cortezianus)

Scientific name: Lycodes cortezianus Gilbert, 1890

The Bigfin eelpout (Lycodes cortezianus) is a marine fish of the family Zoarcidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska to San Diego, California, USA.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 105-108; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 89 - 93. Caudal rounded but not clearly distinguished from dorsal and anal fins; pectorals large; pelvic fins much reduced. Brown to blue black on back and sides, lighter ventrally; white on scale pockets; dark above base of pectoral fins; black along anterior border of dorsal fin, on posterior parts of dorsal and anal fins, and on caudal; light margins on pectoral fins.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Lycodes cortezianus
Family
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
50.0
Depth range
73–620 m (240–2034 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 73 - 620 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Prince of Wales Island, Alaska to San Diego, California, USA.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 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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