| Common name | Akarnax Slopefish |
| Language | English |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | United States (contiguous states) |
| Locality | |
| Ref. | Anderson, W.D. and V.G. Springer, 2005 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | |
| 1st modifier | other fish |
| 2nd modifier | habitat/ecology |
| Remarks | The common name Akarnax Slopefish is derived from a Greek word meaning 'a basslike fish' and from the fact that this species is frequently collected in slope waters. |