Bentartia cinerea
Bentartia cinerea Matallanas, 2010


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Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae
Max. size:  33.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1056 m
Distribution:  Atlantic: Antarctic, Gerlache Strait.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 113-114; Anal soft rays: 92-96; Vertebrae: 118-121. This species is distinguished by the following characters: fused basioccipital and exoccipitals; supraoccipital-exoccipital articulation broadly contacting; ceratohyal-epihyal articulation interdigitating; short post-temporal ventral ramus; 2 posterior nasal pores; cranium narrow; no supratemporal commissure and occipital pores; intercalar set posteriorly; well developed palatal arch; posterior hyomandibular ramus not elongate; high parasphenoid wing; 6 branchiostegal rays; vertebrae asymmetrical; pelvic fin rays ensheathed; scales, lateral line, pyloric caeca, palatine and vomerine teeth present (Ref. 81216).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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