Lycenchelys antarctica
Lycenchelys antarctica Regan, 1913
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Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae
Max. size:  24.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 3248 - 5320 m
Distribution:  Southern Ocean and Atlantic: Scotia Sea abyss and Peru-Chile Trench (Ref. 5197), Weddell Sea and the Crozet Plateau (Ref. 75765, 90064).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 106-106; Anal soft rays: 95-112; Vertebrae: 117-138. This species differs form all other Southern Ocean congeners by having very large head pores and the retrograde origin of the dorsal fin (predorsal distance 27-36.6% SL, free dorsal-fin pterygiophores 6-16; pelvic fin present; anal fin rays 95-112; vertebrae 117-138 (Ref. 75765).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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