Hexagrammos octogrammus (Pallas, 1814) Masked greenling |
![]() |
photo by
Markevich, A.I. |
Family: | Hexagrammidae (Greenlings), subfamily: Hexagramminae | |||
Max. size: | 42 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 12 years | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 200 m | |||
Distribution: | North Pacific: Sea of Okhotsk and northern Japan (Ref. 559) to British Columbia, Canada. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 17-20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-25; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 22-25. Caudal rounded. | |||
Biology: | Found in shallow rocky areas (Ref. 2850). Caught by anglers (Ref. 559). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |