Helicolenus lahillei Norman, 1937
Helicolenus lahillei
photo by Fischer, L.G.

 Family:  Sebastidae (Rockfishes, rockcods and thornyheads), subfamily: Sebastinae
 Max. size:  45 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 80 - 215 m
 Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: [Uruguay to northern Argentina according to Ref. 27363]; south of Rio Grande to Argentina (Ref. 47377).
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. Body orange-red dorsally; side more or less spotted or mottled with vermillion color; lower part pinkish white; dorsal fin membranes with dark spots and blotches; pectoral, pelvic and anal fins reddish (Ref. 27363).
 Biology:  Viviparous (Ref. 34817).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 17.02.00
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 18.07.13

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