FishincSpecies catalog
Eelpout
Zoarces viviparus
Eelpout (Zoarces viviparus) belongs to the family Zoarcidae. Habitat: brackish water and salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Zoarces viviparus |
|---|---|
| Family | Zoarcidae |
| Habitat | Brackish water and salt water |
| Other names | Viviparous eelpout, Eelpout, viviparous blenny |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Northern Europe saltwater |
Identifying features
- Elongated eel-like body tapering to a point
- Long dorsal and anal fins joined with the tail
- A short low dip in the dorsal fin near the tail
- Large head with thick lips
- Small pectoral fins
- Yellowish-brown body with a row of darker blotches along the back and dorsal fin
Eelpout in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Aalmutter |
| French | Blennie vivipare, Loquette d'Europe |
| Dutch | Puitaal, Magge |
| Polish | Węgorzyca |
| Swedish | Tånglake |
| Danish | Ålekvabbe |
| Norwegian | Ålekvabbe |
| Finnish | Kivinilkka |
| Czech | Slimule živorodá |
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