Lumpenopsis hypochroma
Lumpenopsis hypochroma (Hubbs & Schultz, 1932)
Y-prickleback


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Family:  Opisthocentridae ("Rearspined fin pricklebacks")
Max. size:  7.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 30 - 100 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: southern British Columbia, Canada to California, USA.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 44; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 31. Caudal oval; pectorals large, pointed (Ref. 6885).
Biology:  Found in sandy to rocky bottoms (Ref. 51666).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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