Odontopyxis trispinosa

Odontopyxis trispinosa, the pygmy poacher, 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.

Odontopyxis trispinosa
Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
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Odontopyxis

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O. trispinosa
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Odontopyxis trispinosa

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