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Erilepis zonifer (Lockington, 1880) Skilfish |
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photo by
Gotshall, D.W. |
| Family: | Anoplopomatidae (Sablefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 183 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 91 kg; max. reported age: 12 years | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 0 - 680 m | |||
| Distribution: | North Pacific: Japan and Bering Sea to Monterey Bay in California, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Body stout. Head round on dorsal profile. Dorsal fin separated by a space less than eye diameter. anal fin without a distinct spine. Young fish with striking white blotches on body. Color changes to dark gray. | |||
| Biology: | Adults inhabit deep rocky bottoms offshore (Ref. 6885). Juveniles associated with drifting seaweed (Ref. 12114, 12115). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||