Family: |
Bathymasteridae (Ronquils) |
Max. size: |
21 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 80 m |
Distribution: |
North Pacific: Japan to the Gulf of Alaska. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 41-45; Anal spines: 1-2; Anal soft rays: 29-34. Pelvic fin thoracic, consisting of 1 spine and 5 soft rays, not covered with scales. Length of scaled portion of caudal fin less than 1/2 its whole length. Maxillary extending to below about middle of eye. Attains about 20 cm SL. |
Biology: |
Inhabits tide pools and shallow inshore areas (Ref. 2850). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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