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Xiphisterinae
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Xiphisterinae

Xiphisterinae is a subfamily of marine ray-finned fishes, classified within the family Stichaeidae, the pricklebacks or shannies. These fishes are found in the North Pacific Ocean.

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4 branches of this subfamily, most-observed first · about 6 known species

Anoplarchus

genusAnoplarchus

Xiphister

genusXiphister

Ribbon Pricklebacks

genusPhytichthys

Lesser Pricklebacks

genusAlectridium

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