Magadanichthys

Magadanichthys is a monospecific genus of marine ray-finned fish. Its only species is Magadanichthys skopetsi which is found in the northwestern Pacific Ocean off the Russian Far East.

Magadanichthys skopetsi is a small fish species belonging to the family Zoarcidae. It is characterized by its eel-shaped body, which is strongly compressed from the sides in the caudal part, along with long dorsal and anal fins. The general coloration of its head and body is brownish-brown, with a distinctive pattern of oblique, wavy spots and stripes on the dorsal fin. Additionally, the anterior part of the fin displays 1 to 4 black spots with a light rim.