Pachycara bulbiceps

Pachycara bulbiceps, Snubnose Eelpout. Source: Anerdson & Peden 1988
Pachycara bulbiceps, Snubnose Eelpout. Source: Anerdson & Peden 1988
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
ZoarcidaePachycara bulbiceps(Garman)1899Snubnose Eelpout

Pachycara bulbiceps

Unique Characteristics: Pelvic fins absent. Mediolateral branch of lateral line originating posterior to pectoral fin margin. Scales absent on nape. Vertebrae 25-31 + 82-91 = 112- 119, Head length 11.8-15.0% standard length. Anal-fin origin associated with vertebrae 23-30 (Anderson and Peden 1988).

Similar Species: None

Reference:

Anderson, M.E. and A.E. Peden. 1988. The Eelpout genus Pachycara (Teleostei: Zoarcidae) in the northeastern Pacific Ocean, with descriptions of two new species. Proceedings of t he California Academy of Sciences, 46 (3):83-94, 6 figs, 2 tables.