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Lycenchelys jordani (Evermann & Goldsborough, 1907)
Shortjaw eelpout
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Teleostei (teleosts) > Perciformes/Zoarcoidei (Eelpouts and pricklebacks) > Zoarcidae (Eelpouts) > Lycodinae
Etymology: Lycenchelys: Greek, lykos = wolf + Greek, enchelys, -yos = eel (Ref. 45335); jordani: Named after David Starr Jordan, eminent U.S. ichthyologist (Ref. 6885).
Eponymy: Dr David Starr Jordan (1851–1931) was a leading American ichthyologist, physician, educator, peace activist and believer in eugenics; moreover, he was founding President of Stanford University. [...] (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
More on authors: Evermann & Goldsborough.
Etymology: Lycenchelys: Greek, lykos = wolf + Greek, enchelys, -yos = eel (Ref. 45335); jordani: Named after David Starr Jordan, eminent U.S. ichthyologist (Ref. 6885).
Eponymy: Dr David Starr Jordan (1851–1931) was a leading American ichthyologist, physician, educator, peace activist and believer in eugenics; moreover, he was founding President of Stanford University. [...] (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
More on authors: Evermann & Goldsborough.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecology
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 1686 - 2200 m (Ref. 6885). Deep-water
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Eastern Pacific: Alaska to California, USA.
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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 116; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 93. Caudal not readily distinguishable from dorsal and anal fins; pectorals broad and rounded; pelvic fins very small (Ref. 6885). Brownish olive; scales are light in color giving the body a finely spotted appearance; head, pectorals, and edges of upright fins darker olive (Ref. 6885).
Body shape (shape guide): eel-like.
Body shape (shape guide): eel-like.
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Anderson, M.E., 1994. Systematics and osteology of the Zoarcidae (Teleostei: Perciformes). Ichthyol. Bull. J.L.B. Smith Inst. Ichthyol. 60:120 p. (Ref. 11954)
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Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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