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The eelpouts are the ray-finned fish family Zoarcidae. As the common name suggests, they are somewhat eel-like in appearance. All of the 300 species are marine and mostly bottom-dwelling, some at great depths. Eelpouts are predominantly found in the Northern Hemisphere. The arctic, north pacific and โฆ See more
The eelpout family was first proposed as the family Zoarchidae in 1839 by the English naturalist William John Swainson but the spelling was changed to Zoarcidae after the spelling of the genus Zoarces was corrected by โฆ See more
Metabolic adaptations to low temperatures
Species of eelpouts have adapted in order to grow and thrive in the extreme low temperatures of โฆ See moreEelpout species have evolved to efficiently give birth to future generations. They utilize demersal eggs, which are eggs that are deposited on theโฆ See more
The eelpouts are classified into four subfamilies and 61 genera with around 300 species:
โฆ See moreThe body of eelpouts is relatively elongated and laterally compressed. Their heads are relatively small and ovoid. Juveniles have a more rounded snout and relatively larger eye โฆ See more
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