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Bothrocara nyx Stevenson & Anderson, 2005 |
| Family: | Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae | |||
| Max. size: | 21.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 790 - 1508 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northeast Pacific: Eastern Bering Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 103-112; Anal soft rays: 89-99; Vertebrae: 108-116. Diagnosis: Vertebrae 17 - 19 + 90 - 98 = 108 - 116. Pectoral fin rays 12 - 15. Vomerine teeth 0 - 3. Gill rakers moderately long, 23 - 27. Short snout, less than eye-diameter. Median occipital pore present. Lateral line is not visible on the body. Interior of mouth darkly pigmented (Ref. 56148). | |||
| Biology: | Known from the upper continental slope (Ref. 56148). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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