The Bigeye eelpout (Ophthalmolycus macrops) is a saltwater fish of the family Zoarcidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The bigeye eelpout is an eelpout (Zoarcidae) from cold, deep waters around Antarctica and the southern oceans. The species grows to about 15 cm and has an elongate, flabby, eel-like body with a continuous fin margin and relatively large eyes. As a bottom-dweller it lives on soft bottoms of the continental shelf and slope between about seventy and five hundred metres and eats small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bigeye eelpout?
The Bigeye eelpout has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Bigeye eelpout live?
The Bigeye eelpout lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Bigeye eelpout get?
The Bigeye eelpout grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Bigeye eelpout dangerous to humans?
No, the Bigeye eelpout is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Ophthalmolycus
More from the family Zoarcidae
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