Odontopyxis trispinosa Lockington, 1880

Pygmy poacher

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Scorpaeniformes \| Agonidae \| Bathyagoninae
Synonyms	Podothecus trispinosus, ... more
Common names	Bandido enano, 三刺矮八角鱼, Pygmæ-panserulk, ... more

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Main reference

Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H. Hammann. 1983. (Ref. 2850)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 9.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2850)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range 9 - 373 m (Ref. 2850)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 62°N - 32°N, 172°W - 117°W (Ref. 57310)

Eastern Pacific: southeastern Alaska to Isla Cedros, central Baja California, Mexico.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 3 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 7; Anal spines: 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).

Found on soft bottoms (Ref. 2850).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Aquarium: public aquariums


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (21 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Kesner-Reyes, Kathleen

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