Family: |
Agonidae (Poachers), subfamily: Bathyagoninae |
Max. size: |
9.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 9 - 373 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: southeastern Alaska to Isla Cedros, central Baja California, Mexico. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 5-7. Caudal fin small and rounded; anal fin slightly in advance of second dorsal; pectorals broad, lower 5 to 7 rays free of membrane at end; pelvic fins reduced (Ref. 6885). Gray to olive green on the dorsal surface, lighter ventrally; 6 or more dark saddle-like markings on back and sides; dusky cross bars on dorsal, caudal and pectoral fins; anal and pelvic fins pale (Ref. 6885). |
Biology: |
Found on soft bottoms (Ref. 2850). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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