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Skilfish (Erilepis zonifer) fish species information

Scientific Name
Erilepis zonifer

Common Name
Skilfish

Biology
Dorsal spines : 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays : 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.

Classification

Classified By
Lockington, 1880
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads (Scorpaeniformes)
Family
Sablefishes (Anoplopomatidae)

Distribution

Region
North Pacific
Distribution
North Pacific: Japan and Bering Sea to Monterey Bay in California, USA.
Range
62°N - 36°N, 127°E - 121°W

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
0 m
Depth To - meters
680 m
Zone
bathydemersal
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 0 - 680 m
Trophic Level
4.5 s.e. 0.37 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
183 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.2500 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: public aquariums
Vulnerability
High vulnerability (58 of 100)
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated