Seleniolycus robertsi
Seleniolycus robertsi Møller & Stewart, 2006


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Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Gymnelinae
Max. size:  39.3 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1455 - 2290 m
Distribution:  Pacific, Antarctic: Pacific-Antarctic Ridge. High Seas only.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 84-89; Anal soft rays: 69-73; Vertebrae: 88-97. This species is distinguished by the following characters: posterior half of body with scales, short pectoral fin 7.9-9.4% SL, D 84-89, and A 69-73; 6 suborbital head pores, preoperculomandibular pores 8; predorsal length 27.1-36.4% SL; snout length 29.8-51.6% HL, eye diameter 11.0-13.0% HL; pectoral fin rounded, 15-16 rays, none exserted; anterior dorsal fin pterygiophore associated with vertebra 6-8; vertebrae 24-26+63-71 = 88-97 (Ref. 58765).
Biology:  Specimens caught on weighted bottom longlines (Ref. 58765).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans: 


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