| Family: |
Malakichthyidae (Temperate ocean-basses) |
| Max. size: |
50 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,741.0 g |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 10 - 55 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Peru to Chile and the Galapagos Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3-3. Deep, compressed body, brown, somewhat lighter on the lower half; a dark streak along the lateral line. Large mouth, compressed head. Serrated preopercular margin. Lateral line complete. Small scales. Caudal fin emarginate (Ref. 28023). |
| Biology: |
Found near drop-offs and among rock out-croppings over sand and rock, in depths greater than 10 meters. Feeds on small fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 28023). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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