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Dictyosoma tongyeongensis Ji & Kim, 2012 Korean prickleback |
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photo by
Kim, J.-K. |
| Family: | Stichaeidae (Pricklebacks), subfamily: Xiphisterinae | |||
| Max. size: | 28 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 5 - 12 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Southern coast of Korea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 58-62; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 45-47; Vertebrae: 70-74. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D LVIII-LXII,8-10; A II,45-47; 70-74 total vertebrae; dorsal profile of head almost straight; no pelvic fin; 3rd lateral line extends with zigzag from pectoral fin to caudal-fin base; absence of blackish-brown blotches on the head; cheek with a single white oblique band; caudal fin region with many small pale brown rounded spots (Ref. 93116). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||