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pixie poacher

Stellerina xyosterna

The pricklebreast poacher (Stellerina xyosterna) is a species of poacher native to the eastern Pacific Ocean from Canada to northern Mexico. This species can be found on sandy or muddy bottoms at depths of from 5 to 75 metres (20 to 250 ft). This species grows to a length of 16 centimetres (6.3 in) TL. This species is the only known member of its genus.

pixie poacher
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Overview

The pricklebreast poacher (Stellerina xyosterna) is a species of poacher native to the eastern Pacific Ocean from Canada to northern Mexico. This species can be found on sandy or muddy bottoms at depths of from 5 to 75 metres (20 to 250 ft). This species grows to a length of 16 centimetres (6.3 in) TL. This species is the only known member of its genus.

Habitat & distribution

Habitats

Marine

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References

  1. GBIF Auto Sync GBIF
  2. WoRMS / Aphia World Register of Marine Species
  3. Wikipedia — Pricklebreast poacher Wikipedia

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