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Odontopyxis trispinosa Lockington, 1880 Pygmy poacher |
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photo by
Gotshall, D.W. |
| Family: | Agonidae (Poachers), subfamily: Bathyagoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 9 - 373 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: southeastern Alaska to Isla Cedros, central Baja California, Mexico. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 5-7. Caudal fin small and rounded; anal fin slightly in advance of second dorsal; pectorals broad, lower 5 to 7 rays free of membrane at end; pelvic fins reduced (Ref. 6885). Gray to olive green on the dorsal surface, lighter ventrally; 6 or more dark saddle-like markings on back and sides; dusky cross bars on dorsal, caudal and pectoral fins; anal and pelvic fins pale (Ref. 6885). | |||
| Biology: | Found on soft bottoms (Ref. 2850). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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