Family: |
Agonidae (Poachers), subfamily: Bathyagoninae |
Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 18 - 252 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Bering Sea coast of Alaska to the Oregon-California border, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 6-8. Dorsal fins moderately developed and placed fairly close together; caudal rounded; anal fin originating about halfway below interspace between dorsal fins; pectoral fins with lower 5 0r 6 rays extending well beyond membrane; pelvic fins reduced (Ref. 6885). Greenish gray to light brown on dorsal surface, very light brown on ventral surface; 5 or 6 dark brown saddle-like markings across back and on sides; dark brown bars on dorsal and caudal fins; paired fins light (Ref. 6885). |
Biology: |
Inhabits rocky areas (Ref. 2850). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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