McAllister's eelpout
📖 Overview
McAllister's eelpout (Lycodes mcallisteri), first described by Møller, 2001 is a medium-sized fish in the family Zoarcidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 37.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 298 to 1278 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 94 - 98; Anal soft rays: 80 - 84; Vertebrae: 100 - 104. Distinguished from other members of the genus by the following combination of characters: lateral line system ventromediolateral; pectoral fin rays 22-23; first dorsal fin pterygiophore associated with vertebra 3-5; preanal distance 43-46% SL; color brownish with 6-10 white bars or patches along the dorsal part of the body and dorsal fin; peritoneum black.: eel-like; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for McAllister's eelpout is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; non-migratory; depth range 298 - 1278 m . Deep-water; 76°N - 61°N, 79°W - 48°W Northwest Atlantic: restricted to the Arctic waters of Canada and immediate vicinity of Greenland waters.
🌿 Ecology
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📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | McAllister's eelpout |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycodes macallisteri | Møller | 2001 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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