| Family: |
Pentacerotidae (Armorheads), subfamily: Pentacerotinae |
| Max. size: |
44 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,200.0 g; max. reported age: 11 years |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 146 - 800 m |
| Distribution: |
North Pacific: Gulf of Alaska to North Pacific Ocean off central California and south of Japan, with center of abundance at the seamounts of the southern Emperor-northern Hawaiian Ridge. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Juveniles epipelagic, adults benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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