Stout slipskin
📖 Overview
Stout slipskin (Lycodapus pachysoma) is a ray-finned fish of the family Zoarcidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. It occurs at depths between 1160 and 3100 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Stout slipskin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stout slipskin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 1160 - 3100 m . Deep-water; 55°N - 62°S Northeast Pacific: British Columbia, Canada to Oregon, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Stout slipskin |
| 🇫🇷French | lycode trapue |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Отважный ликодапус |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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