Saddled Eelpout

Lycodes mucosus

COLLECT VOUCHER: EBS SHELF

Other names: Lightcheek eelpout

Partially scaled, scales not reaching forward of rear edge of pectoral fin; light cheeks sharply differentiated from head by a line from snout to end of gill cover; first light band distinctly outlined, arched forward, not broken; second light band passes onto dorsal fin; bands distinctly outlined, with light spots in the center starting at base of dorsal fin; 17-18 pectoral fin rays.

Occurence: Bering Sea, Arctic

Depth: 70 meters    Size: 48 cm

Species code: 24186

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