Eelpout
Zoarces viviparus
Also known as: Arctic Blenny, Blenny Vivipare, Eelpout Blenny, European Eelpout, Viviparous Blenny, Viviparous Eelpout
- Arctic Blenny
- Blenny Vivipare
- Eelpout Blenny
- European Eelpout
- Viviparous Blenny
- Viviparous Eelpout
Overview
Found amongst algae, under stones, and in tide-pools, of coastal waters, being air breathers they can remain in and out of water for long periods of time.
Widespread North East Atlantic
Zoarcidae are mainly bottom-dwelling fish some to great depths and are eel like in appearance.
Commonly used as a soup ingredient in Mediterranean countries, their bones are great due to harmless pigment!
How to identify
- Behaviour
- bottom dwellingbreathes air
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Northeast Atlantic
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Found amongst algae, under stones, and in tide-pools, of coastal waters, being air breathers they can remain in and out of water for long periods of time.
Adult photos 1
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