Crossostomus chilensis (Regan, 1913)
Crossostomus chilensis
photo by Lloris, D.

Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Lycodinae
Max. size:  22 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 438 - 548 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: southern Chile, throughout Tierra del Fuego, to Staten Island (Isla de los Estados), Argentina.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits the littoral zone to the upper slope (Ref. 11954)
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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