Pachycara microcephalum (Jensen, 1902)

Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae
Max. size:  7.7 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1505 m
Distribution:  Northeast Atlantic: southwest of Iceland.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 88-88; Anal soft rays: 73-73; Vertebrae: 93-93. Dorsal fin origin associated with vertebrae 4; branchiostegal rays 6; suborbital pores 5. Mediolateral lateral line, originating just posterior to posteriormost postorbital pore. Pseudobranch present.
Biology:  Found in abyssal depths (Ref. 11954). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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