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Ocean Pout
Zoarces americanus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Zoarcidae ›Genus: Zoarces
About
The ocean pout (Zoarces americanus) is an eelpout in the family Zoarcidae. It is found in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of New England and eastern Canada. The fish has antifreeze proteins in its blood, giving it the ability to survive in near-freezing waters.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ocean Pout is Zoarces americanus.
- Ocean Pout belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Ocean Pout belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Ocean Pout belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Ocean Pout belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Ocean Pout belongs to the family Zoarcidae.
- Ocean Pout belongs to the genus Zoarces.