Ocean Pout (Macrozoarces americanus)

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Live Ocean Pout (Macrozoarces americanus)

Please note this is a live marine specimen.

The Ocean Pout or Eelpout (Macrozoarces americanus), also known as the Congo Eel or Muttonfish, is a bottom-dwelling fish found along the deep-water seabeds of the Gulf of Maine. With its elongated, eel-like body and muddy yellow-brown coloration, this hardy species is well adapted to cold, low-light marine environments. It is an excellent specimen for aquariums, marine biology study, or dissection labs focusing on benthic fish anatomy and physiology.

Common name: Eelpout, Congo Eel, Muttonfish
Scientific name: Macrozoarces americanus
Locations: Deep-water seabed
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Muddy yellow-brown
Size: Up to 3’
Collected: By fishing line
Quantity: Sold by the each

Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.

Live Ocean Pout (Macrozoarces americanus)

Please note this is a live marine specimen.

The Ocean Pout or Eelpout (Macrozoarces americanus), also known as the Congo Eel or Muttonfish, is a bottom-dwelling fish found along the deep-water seabeds of the Gulf of Maine. With its elongated, eel-like body and muddy yellow-brown coloration, this hardy species is well adapted to cold, low-light marine environments. It is an excellent specimen for aquariums, marine biology study, or dissection labs focusing on benthic fish anatomy and physiology.

Common name: Eelpout, Congo Eel, Muttonfish
Scientific name: Macrozoarces americanus
Locations: Deep-water seabed
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Muddy yellow-brown
Size: Up to 3’
Collected: By fishing line
Quantity: Sold by the each

Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.

Ocean Pout (Macrozoarces americanus)

Ocean Pout (Macrozoarces americanus)

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!"

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