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Lycodes cortezianus (Gilbert, 1890)
Bigfin Eelpout
Family: Zoarcidae

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Source: Distribution of Lycodes cortezianus as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 105 - 108; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 89 - 93. Caudal rounded but not clearly distinguished from dorsal and anal fins; pectorals large; pelvic fins much reduced (Ref. 6885). Brown to blue black on back and sides, lighter ventrally; white on scale pockets; dark above base of pectoral fins; black along anterior border of dorsal fin, on posterior parts of dorsal and anal fins, and on caudal; light margins on pectoral fins (Ref. 6885).

Source: FishBase. Anderson, M.E. 1994 . (Ref. 11954)

Biology

Species Biology

Found on muddy bottoms (Ref. 2850). Environment: bathydemersal; marine; depth range 73 - 620 m (Ref. 2850) Climate: deep-water

Source: FishBase. Anderson, M.E. 1994 . (Ref. 11954)

Distribution

Distribution

Eastern Pacific: Prince of Wales Island, Alaska to San Diego, California, USA.

Source: FishBase. Anderson, M.E. 1994 . (Ref. 11954)

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)
COSEWIC
NativeSNRNo StatusNot Listed



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