Behemoth eelpout
📖 Overview
Behemoth eelpout (Lycenchelys hippopotamus), first described by Schmidt, 1950 is a medium-sized fish in the family Zoarcidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 22.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 160 to 1800 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Behemoth eelpout is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Behemoth eelpout is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 160 - 1800 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Japan to the Bering Sea, including the Sea of Okhotsk.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Behemoth eelpout |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Hebigenge · ヘビゲンゲ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Лиценхел-бегемот |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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