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shortjaw eelpout (Lycenchelys jordani)
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Ecological Illustration of shortjaw eelpout (Lycenchelys jordani)
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Zoarcidae

shortjaw eelpout

Lycenchelys jordani

Brown with tiny spots

  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • North America
  • Anguilliform
  • Medium

shortjaw eelpout is a marine fish from Eastern Pacific. It inhabits deep water. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 33 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Perches and Allies
Family
Zoarcidae
Genus
Lycenchelys
Water type
Marine
Body shape
anguilliform
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