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Pteraclis aesticola (Jordan & Snyder, 1901) Pacific fanfish |
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photo by
NMFS/PIRO Observer Programs |
| Family: | Bramidae (Pomfrets) | |||
| Max. size: | 61 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific: Japan (Ref. 559) and South Korea (Ref. 77001). Eastern Pacific: rare off California, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 46-55; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 40-43. Dorsal and anal fins very high. Dorsal fin inserted above middle of snout, the fin reaching a little behind the caudal fin base, the 4th ray much stouter than others. Dorsal and anal fins with scaly sheaths; rays of the fins not articulated. Attains 45 cm SL. | |||
| Biology: | Oceanic. The species is very rare and most likely seen as stomach content of large predatory fishes, such as tunas. Young probably inhabits shallow, adult deep water. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||