| Psychrolutidae (Fatheads) |
| 8.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 225 m |
| Northeast Pacific: Bering Sea to southern Puget Sound, Washington, USA. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 22-22; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-15. Dorsal spines and rays covered with skin; caudal rounded; pelvic fins partly attached to body (Ref. 6885). Color variable, changing rapidly; translucent pink to gray or brown on dorsal surface, lighter on fins; pectoral fins pale or bright orange; some dark spots on fins and vague darker markings on body; sometimes spotted; eyes orange (Ref. 6885). |
| Occurs in rocky areas, among sponges; also found on soft bottoms (Ref. 2850). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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