Odontopyxis trispinosa Lockington, 1880
Pygmy poacher
photo by Gotshall, D.W.

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)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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