Melanostigma gelatinosum Günther, 1881
Limp eelpout
Melanostigma gelatinosum
photo by Reyes, P.

 Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Gymnelinae
 Max. size:  29 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathypelagic; depth range 44 - 2561 m
 Distribution:  Circumglobal.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 108-108; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 99-99; Vertebrae: 83-83. Pale brown or greyish in color (Ref. 6609).
 Biology:  Mesopelagic (Ref. 75154).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Jarre-Teichmann, Astrid - 23.01.93
 Modified by: Ortañez, Auda Kareen - 13.11.08

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