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Zaniolepis frenata Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889 Shortspine combfish |
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photo by
Gotshall, D.W. |
| Family: | Zaniolepididae (Combfishes), subfamily: Zaniolepidinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 4 - 450 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: southern Oregon, USA to central Baja California, Mexico. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Mostly found on mud bottom from 55-244 m depth. Polychaete worms appear to be the preferred food, but euphausiids, amphipods, and fish eggs have been found in their stomachs (Ref. 4525). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||