| Family: |
Pholidae (Gunnels), subfamily: Pholinae |
| Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 7 - 64 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Fillmore Island, southeastern Alaska to Arena Cove, Mendocino County, northern California, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 87-90; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 50-53. Caudal small; pectorals ovoid; pelvic fins minute (Ref. 6885). Color in life variable, magenta and silver; dark marks at base of dorsal fin in about 15 light targets, and vague darker inverted U's on lower part of body; head somewhat darker above with a light mark running back from eye (Ref. 6885). |
| Biology: |
Found in rocky areas (Ref. 2850); entirely subtidal (Ref. 48978). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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