Branchiostegus ilocanus Herre, 1928
Branchiostegus ilocanus
photo by FAO

Family:  Latilidae (Deepwater tilefishes)
Max. size:  27 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: known only from the type locality, a fish market in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur on the west coast of northern Luzon, Philippines.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Known only from Herre's original description.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 March 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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