| Family: |
Acropomatidae (Lanternbellies, temperate ocean-basses) |
| Max. size: |
8.86 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 45 - 414 m |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species species is distinguished by the following set of characters: luminous gland is short, U-shaped around anus, its length 15.0-17.6% SL; symphysis of lower jaw is not protruded; proximal radial of first anal-fin pterygiophore has concavity on the anterior surface; anus is closer to pelvic-fin origin than to that of anal fin; weakly ctenoid and cycloid scales on the lateral side of
the body; vertical line on cheek present (after preservation); scales between the first dorsal-fin base and lateral line 4; pectoral-fin rays 16-17; gill rakers 20-24 (Ref. 123726). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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