Genus Zoarces

Zoarces Cuvier, 1829

Body fairly elongate. Gill opening wide, reaching down below base of pectoral fin. No teeth on vomer or palatines. Dorsal fin with short spine-like finrays posteriorly. Pelvic fins present.
Bottom-living fishes of shallow coastal waters, both marine and brackish. Viviparous (except for Zoarces (Macrozoarces) americanus).

Species 4; in Clofnam area 1.

Species of this genus in the program:
Zoarces viviparus

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