| Family: |
Bembropidae (Duckbill flatheads) |
| Max. size: |
21 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 335 - 490 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Japan and Hawaii. Recently reported from the Chesterfield Islands (Ref. 11897). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16; Anal soft rays: 26-26. Maxilla without tentacle. Spinous dorsal fin never jet black (Ref 12932). |
| Biology: |
Benthic on sand and rock (Ref. 58302). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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