| Family: |
Zaniolepididae (Combfishes), subfamily: Zaniolepidinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 4 - 450 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: southern Oregon, USA to central Baja California, Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Mostly found on mud bottom from 55-244 m depth. Polychaete worms appear to be the preferred food, but euphausiids, amphipods, and fish eggs have been found in their stomachs (Ref. 4525). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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