Cuskpout (Derepodichthys alepidotus)

Scientific name: Derepodichthys alepidotus Gilbert, 1896

Cuskpout (Derepodichthys alepidotus)

The Cuskpout (Derepodichthys alepidotus) is a marine fish of the family Zoarcidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, off the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia to the Gulf of California.

Biology

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

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Derepodichthys alepidotus
Family
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
16.0
Depth range
1000–2904 m (3281–9528 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1000 - 2904 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: off the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia to the Gulf of California.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tmax>3)

Sources

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

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