Persimmon eelpout (Eucryphycus californicus)

Scientific name: Eucryphycus californicus Starks & Mann, 1911

The Persimmon eelpout (Eucryphycus californicus) is a marine fish of the family Zoarcidae. Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, Monterey Bay to San Diego in California, USA.

Biology

Occurs in dead bottom-drifting kelp or eelgrass that accumulates in submarine canyons and deep basins. Usually found at less than 210 m depth. Feeds mainly on amphipod crustaceans.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Eucryphycus californicus
Family
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
22.0
Depth range
73–545 m (240–1788 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 73 - 545 m, usually ? - 210 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Monterey Bay to San Diego in California, USA.
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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