Zesticelus bathybius (Günther, 1878)

Family:  Cottidae (Sculpins)
Max. size:  4.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 700 - 1270 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-8
Biology:  Minimum depth reported at 700 m (Ref. 41299).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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