What is "viviparous eelpout"

n. (context US English) A fish in the family Zoarcidae, ''Zoarces viviparus''.

n. an eelpout of northern Europe that is viviparous [syn: Zoarces viviparus]

The viviparous eelpout (Zoarces viviparus), also known as the, viviparous blenny and European eelpout is an eelpout in the family Zoarcidae. It is notable for giving birth to live larvae (hence the description "mother of eels"). It is a common soup ingredient in Mediterranean countries. The bones are of greenish colour, due to a harmless pigment. Their skin is slimy and the color is variable.

Viviparous eelpouts grow to a maximum length of and a maximum weight of . They typically live at water depths up to . The fish live to a maximum age of 10 years.