Ocean Pout (Macrozoarces americanus)
Ocean Pout (Macrozoarces americanus)
Common name: eelpout, congo eel, muttonfish
Scientific name: Macrozoarces americanus
Locations: deep water seabed
Seasonality: available all year
Colors: muddy yellow brown
Size: 3’
Collected: by fishing line
Quantity: by the each
Tidepool Tim says, "The ocean pout is a hit when it travels to classrooms and aquariums. When kept in captivity, these fish spend most of their time hiding among rocks and seaweeds. They are bottom dwellers and have no swim bladder!"