Additional observations of endobenthic behaviour in the early life history of Melanostigma atlanticum (Zoarcidae) in muddy bottom sediments of the Laurentian Trough,eastern Canada

Synopsis While adult Melanostigma atlanticum continue to be sporadically noted living within bottom sediments of the Laurentian Trough, the observation of late embryo/early juvenile stages has not previously been reported. The occurrence of 22 live specimens between 20–25 mm total length in the subsurface anoxic sediment in early May suggests that development of eggs and embryos may take place in such environments during the winter.