Fishing for European eelpout

Zoarces viviparus

The European eelpout is a slender, elongated fish typically found in the cold coastal waters of the North Atlantic and Baltic Sea. It reaches up to 20 inches in length and weighs around 2 pounds. This bottom-dwelling species feeds on small invertebrates and exhibits unique viviparous reproduction, giving birth to live young. It thrives in rocky and sandy substrates. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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