| Family: |
Apistidae (Wasp scorpionfishes) |
| Max. size: |
13.15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 40 - 42 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: northern Arabian Sea, off Oman. |
| Diagnosis: |
This specis is distinguished by the following set of characters: the inner surface of pectoral fin is white, scattered with numerous black spots; anterior dorsal-fin spines is relatively long, first spine 16.3-16.5% of SL, second spine 17.0-18.7% of SL ,third spine 16.9-19.9% of SL, fourth spine 18.8-21.3% of SL, and fifth spine 18.1-21.2% of SL, in large specimens greater than 9.5 cm SL (Ref. 137862). |
| 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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