| Family: |
Opisthocentridae ("Rearspined fin pricklebacks") |
| Max. size: |
7.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 30 - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: southern British Columbia, Canada to California, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 44; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 31. Caudal oval; pectorals large, pointed (Ref. 6885). |
| Biology: |
Found in sandy to rocky bottoms (Ref. 51666). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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