Stripedfin ronquil
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| Rathbunella hypoplecta Gilbert, 1890 |
The stripedfin ronquil (Rathbunella hypoplecta) is a fish native to the eastern Pacific Ocean. Its range is from San Francisco, California to northern Baja California, Mexico. It can reach a total length of 16 cm[1]. , and is elongated with a characteristic black and white pattern along the body. It inhabits rocky and sandy areas on exposed coasts as well as kelp forests. Its depth range is from appr. 6 to 91 meters. Its food consist of various invertebrates. The male guards the eggs.
[edit] References
- Rathbunella hypoplecta (TSN 167116). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Accessed on 18 April 2006.
- ^ "Rathbunella hypoplecta". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. February 2006 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2006.
