Vahl's eelpout
📖 Overview
Lives at temperature of 0-5°C. Off Greenland it measures 50 cm and off Scandinavia rarely over 25-30 cm . Benthic . Feeds mostly on endobenthic prey, with shrimps and euphausiids becoming the more prominent prey as the size increases . Prefers warmer waters . Large eggs of 6 mm diameter are deposited on the sea floor.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal fin without depression, front end with 0-3 black - brown spots. Lateral line runs near the anal fin .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Vahl's eelpout is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 39 - 1200 m , usually 71 - ? m . Deep-water; 0°C - 5°C ; 74°N - 61°N, 72°W - 45°W Northwest Atlantic: Canada to Greenland.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycodes vahlii maculatus | Vladykov & Tremblay | 1936 | Synonym |
| Lycodes vahlii pallida | Smitt | 1901 | Heterotypic |
| Lycodes zoarchus | Goode & Bean | 1896 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 39 records indexed .
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