The Wattled eelpout (Lycodes palearis) is a saltwater fish of the family Zoarcidae that grows up to 51 cm.
Description
The wattled eelpout is an eelpout from the northern Pacific, from the Bering Sea to the Gulf of Alaska and British Columbia. The species grows to about 51 cm and has an elongate, eel-like, grey-brown body with pale cross-bars and a wattle-like skin fold under the chin. As a bottom-dweller it lives on soft bottoms of cold, fairly deep water and feeds on small crustaceans, worms and molluscs. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Wattled eelpout?
The Wattled eelpout has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Wattled eelpout live?
The Wattled eelpout lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Wattled eelpout get?
The Wattled eelpout grows to a maximum of about 51 cm.
Is the Wattled eelpout dangerous to humans?
No, the Wattled eelpout is harmless to humans.
Is the Wattled eelpout edible?
The Wattled eelpout is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Lycodes
More from the family Zoarcidae
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