| Family: |
Bathymasteridae (Ronquils) |
| Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 65 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Kuril Islands and Tartar Strait to Peter the Great Bay, Japan Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 39-40; Anal spines: 1-2; Anal soft rays: 29-31. Resemble B. leurolepis but easily distinguished by a distinct dark (blue when fresh) blotch on the operculum, and a smaller number of lateral line scales. Attains about 15 cm SL. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky shore areas. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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