Description

These distinct features distinguish this species from congeners in the area: unique lateral line configuration, low vertebral count, dorsal fin origin, five postorbital pores, and absence of nape scales.

Common Names

No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Perciformes/Zoarcoidei

Family: Zoarcidae

Genus: Pachycara

Species: Pachycara dolichaulus Anderson, 2006

Climate Zone

Biology

Found in deep waters off Peru (Ref. 78516).

Habitat

bathypelagic

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

Threat to Humans

Harmless