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Diagnostic Description

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Caudal fin small and rounded; anal fin slightly in advance of second dorsal; pectorals broad, lower 5 to 7 rays free of membrane at end; pelvic fins reduced (Ref. 6885). Gray to olive green on the dorsal surface, lighter ventrally; 6 or more dark saddle-like markings on back and sides; dusky cross bars on dorsal, caudal and pectoral fins; anal and pelvic fins pale (Ref. 6885).
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Cristina V. Garilao
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Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 3 - 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 7; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 5 - 7
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Trophic Strategy

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Juveniles feed mainly on zooplankton (Ref. 6885).
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Pascualita Sa-a
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Biology

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Found on soft bottoms (Ref. 2850).
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Importance

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aquarium: public aquariums
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Pygmy poacher

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The pygmy poacher (Odontopyxis trispinosa) is a species of poacher that is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean along the North American coast from southern Alaska to northern Mexico. This species occurs at depths of from 9 to 373 metres (30 to 1,224 ft). This species grows to a length of 9.5 centimetres (3.7 in) TL. This species is commonly displayed in public aquariums. This species is the only known member of its genus.

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Pygmy poacher: Brief Summary

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The pygmy poacher (Odontopyxis trispinosa) is a species of poacher that is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean along the North American coast from southern Alaska to northern Mexico. This species occurs at depths of from 9 to 373 metres (30 to 1,224 ft). This species grows to a length of 9.5 centimetres (3.7 in) TL. This species is commonly displayed in public aquariums. This species is the only known member of its genus.

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