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Erilepis zonifer (Lockington, 1880)
Skilfish
Family: Anoplopomatidae
Introduction to the Fish

Photograph

© Aaron Baldwin     (Photo ID #49008)

Map

Source: Distribution of Erilepis zonifer as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 16; Anal spines: 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.

Source: FishBase. Hart, J.L. 1973 . (Ref. 6885).

Biology

Species Biology

Adults inhabit deep rocky bottoms offshore (Ref. 6885). Juveniles associated with drifting seaweed (Ref. 12114, 12115). bathydemersal; marine; depth range 0 - 680 m (Ref. 50610). Deep water.

Source: FishBase. Hart, J.L. 1973 . (Ref. 6885).

Distribution

Distribution

North Pacific: Japan and Bering Sea to Monterey Bay in California, USA.

Source: FishBase. Hart, J.L. 1973 . (Ref. 6885).

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
NativeSNRNo StatusNot Listed



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