Family: |
Pinguipedidae (Sandperches) |
Max. size: |
51 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,574.0 g |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 100 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Tumbes, Peru to Magellanes, Chile. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28-28; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 25-25 |
Biology: |
On muddy bottoms or sandy and rocky bottoms. Spawns during spring. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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