| Family: |
Pinguipedidae (Sandperches) |
| Max. size: |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 199.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range 5 - 60 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Huacho, Peru to Chiloé, Chile. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-29; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 19-22. Caudal fin subtruncate. Body brownish, with some obscure dark markings (Ref. 27363). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky and sandy bottoms and feeds on crustaceans, polychaetes and small fish. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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