Zaniolepis frenata Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Shortspine combfish
Zaniolepis frenata
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


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