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Bovichtus chilensis Regan, 1913 |
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photo by
Reyes, P. |
| Family: | Bovichtidae (Thornfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Chile. Southern Ocean: Wiencke Island in the Antarctic Peninsula (Ref. 5199). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-21; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-18; Vertebrae: 41-41. Brown body with 4 dark transverse bands on sides. Head dark, pelvic fins and first dorsal black. Soft fins with brown and whitish spots (Ref. 11892). | |||
| Biology: | Found in shallow inshore water (Ref. 5199). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||