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Banded eelpout

Lycodes fasciatus Schmidt, 1904
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Max Length
36 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
25–340 m
Climate
Polar
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Banded eelpout (Lycodes fasciatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Zoarcidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 36 cm. It occurs at depths between 25 and 340 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Lycodes fasciatus
Authority
Schmidt, 1904
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Polar
Max Length
36 cm
Depth Range
25–340 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
57.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Banded eelpout is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Banded eelpout is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Viviparous 📦 Batch Spawner 🤰 Viviparous
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
Internal

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 25 - 340 m . Polar Northwest Pacific: Okhotsk and Japan seas.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00269 × L3.22 (TL)
Max TL
36cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
57.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Polar
Described By
Schmidt, 1904

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