Austrolycus depressiceps Regan, 1913
Austrolycus depressiceps
photo by Lloris, D.

 Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae
 Max. size:  57 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: ChiloĆ© Island south to Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland Islands.
 Diagnosis:  Presence of pelvic fins which do not or just reach a vertical through the pectoral fin bases; present; origin of dorsal fin above base or anterior part of pectoral fin; without dermal appendages around mouth; gill opening extending downward to at least the middle of pectoral fin base, but not reaching the lower end of pectoral fin base; head depressed; body elongated and tail compressed, with depth about 7-9% TL (Ref. 37311).
 Biology:  Inhabits rocky intertidal zones and estuaries with suitable conditions (Ref. 11954). Found among macroalgae, below rocks and stones (Ref. 37311).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 27.04.98
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 09.07.08

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