Lyconus brachycolus

Lyconus brachycolus is a species of hake fish in the family Merlucciidae.

Description
Lyconus brachycolus is silvery in colour, with a black median line. It is up to 52.5 cm in length with 9–11 dorsal soft rays and a small caudal fin. The specific name brachycolus means "short colon."

Habitat
Lyconus brachycolus lives in the Atlantic Ocean, most commonly being found off Ireland and Madeira; it is bathydemersal, living at 150 - 997 m.