Shortjaw eelpout (Lycenchelys jordani)

Scientific name: Lycenchelys jordani Evermann & Goldsborough, 1907

Shortjaw eelpout (Lycenchelys jordani)

The Shortjaw eelpout (Lycenchelys jordani) is a marine fish of the family Zoarcidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Alaska to California, USA.

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. Brownish olive; scales are light in color giving the body a finely spotted appearance; head, pectorals, and edges of upright fins darker olive.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Lycenchelys jordani
Family
Zoarcidae (Eelpouts)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
33.0
Depth range
1686–2200 m (5531–7218 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1686 - 2200 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Alaska to 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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