Scientific Name
Pteraclis aesticola
Common Name
Pacific fanfish
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 0;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 46-55;
Anal
spines: 0;
Anal
soft rays: 40 - 43. Dorsal and anal fins very high. Dorsal fin inserted above middle of snout, the fin reaching a little behind the caudal fin base, the 4th ray much stouter than others. Dorsal and anal fins with scaly sheaths; rays of the fins not articulated. Attains 45 cm SL.