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EelpoutZoarces viviparus Resembling burbot, the eelpout has a large, wide head and a thick-lipped mouth. The eelpout is a fish of the seas, which hides on bottoms among bladder wracks and rocks and preys upon shrimp, isopods, and small fish. It is our only fish that gives birth to live offspring. In the depth of winter, it gives birth to 3-4 centimetres long offspring, which look no different from the adults. Fully-grown eelpout are usually 15-35 centimetres long. Their bones turn green during cooking due to phosphorous compounds. This is not, however, a sign of toxicity. The eelpout is a seldom eaten, yet savoury fish.  |
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