Eel Cod [Physiculus]
Description
Physiculus comprises a group of species known as Eel Cods due to their elongated, eel-like bodies. These fishes are found worldwide, from tropical to polar regions, usually in deep waters. They have a varied diet, feeding on invertebrates and smaller fishes. Eel Cods are important for deep-sea ecosystems, serving as both predator and prey.
Species
Arctic Eelpout [Lycodes reticulatus]
View DetailsBigfin Eelpout [Lycodes esmarkii]
View DetailsGreater Eelpout [Lycodes vahlii]
View DetailsAtlantic Eelpout [Lycodes lavalaei]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Cod-like Fishes
Gadiformes
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| Family |
Morid Cod
Moridae
|
Statistics
- Species 4