Canadian eelpout
📖 Overview
Found on muddy bottoms . Buries into the mud tail first . Benthic . Feeds on small benthic invertebrates ; mainly of amphipods .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 90 - 93. Pelvic fins small . 9-11 light cross-bands separated by slightly broader dark bands; peritoneum light .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Canadian eelpout is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 300 m , usually 4 - ? m . Polar; 82°N - 46°N, 35°E - 44°W North America.
🌿 Ecology
small benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blennius polaris | Sabine | 1824 | Synonym |
| Lycodes agnostus | Jensen | 1902 | Synonym |
| Lycodes turneri atlanticus | Vladykov & Tremblay | 1936 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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