Diagnostic Description
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Branchiostegal rays: 7 (Ref. 36715).
Life Cycle
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Viviparous (Ref. 36715, 34817).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 16; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 27
Biology
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Adults are found commonly on deep rocky areas in southern California, USA from 30-366 m. Viviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36715).