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Bathymaster leurolepis McPhail, 1965 Smallmouth ronquil |
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photo by
Orlov, A. |
| Family: | Bathymasteridae (Ronquils) | |||
| Max. size: | 21 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 80 m | |||
| Distribution: | North Pacific: Japan to the Gulf of Alaska. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 41-45; Anal spines: 1-2; Anal soft rays: 29-34. Pelvic fin thoracic, consisting of 1 spine and 5 soft rays, not covered with scales. Length of scaled portion of caudal fin less than 1/2 its whole length. Maxillary extending to below about middle of eye. Attains about 20 cm SL. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits tide pools and shallow inshore areas (Ref. 2850). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||