| Anoplopomatidae (Sablefishes) |
| 183 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 91 kg |
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bathydemersal; marine; depth range 0 - 680 m |
| North Pacific: Japan and Bering Sea to Monterey Bay in California, USA. |
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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. |
| Adults inhabit deep rocky bottoms offshore (Ref. 6885). Juveniles associated with drifting seaweed (Ref. 12114, 12115). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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