| Family: |
Phycidae (Phycid hakes) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 81 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: southeast coast of the USA, from Cape Hatteras to the northeast coast of Florida. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0. First dorsal fin without an elongated filament; pelvic fin rarely extending beyond origin of anal fin. Generally dark, with mottling on the sides. |
| Biology: |
Found near shore, apparently prefers hard bottoms. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 57178. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 September 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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