| Family: |
Psychrolutidae (Fatheads) |
| Max. size: |
41.22 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 548 - 1170 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-18; Anal soft rays: 12-14; Vertebrae: 31-32. This species is distinguished by the following characters: cirri on the head; well-developed thin and flexible orbital rims; cranial (frontal) arch 3 high and twisted upwards, continuous band of prevomerine teeth; one terminal chin pore; obsolete lateral line pores; overall pale colour (Ref. 78434).. |
| 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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