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

[3][4][5][6][7] Lyconus brachycolus is silvery in colour, with a black median line.

[8] It is up to 52.5 cm (20.7 in) in length with 9–11 dorsal soft rays and a small caudal fin.

The specific name brachycolus means "short colon.

"[9][10] Lyconus brachycolus lives in the Atlantic Ocean, most commonly being found off Ireland and Madeira;[11][12] it is bathydemersal, living at 150–997 m (492–3,271 ft).