Pale Eelpout

Dorsal and anal fins confluent with caudal; caudal fin with narrow tip, bluntly rounded; pectorals small (Ref. 6885). Color almost white, faint speckling of black dots dorsally, more so posteriorly; peritoneum, lining of gill cover, and posterior part of mouth dark (Ref. 6885).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 86 - 100; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 77 - 78

Occurs in midwater, from near surface at night to about 800 m during the day (Ref. 2850).