Pachycara karenae Anderson, 2012

Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae
Max. size:  33.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 2780 - 3100 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: known from a single collection just north of the mouth of the Monterey Submarine Canyon, central California, USA.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 90-90; Anal soft rays: 68-69; Vertebrae: 92-92. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: vertebrae 24 + 68 = 92; no pelvic fins; ventral lateral line originating immediately behind posteriormost postorbital pore; nape and cheeks with scales; branchiostegal rays 6-7; gill slit extending ventrally to half pectoral base height or slightly lower (Ref. 92871).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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