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Rathbunella hypoplecta (Gilbert, 1890) Stripefin ronquil |
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photo by
Gotshall, D.W. |
| Family: | Bathymasteridae (Ronquils) | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 55 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: near San Francisco in California, USA to northern Baja California, Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in rocks and sand on exposed coast at about 6.1-91 m depth. Feeds on invertebrates. Male guards eggs. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||