| Carapidae (Pearlfishes), subfamily: Carapinae |
| 16.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 37 - 313 m |
| Southwestern Pacific: New Zealand. |
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This species is distinguished by the following characters: serrated posterior margin on the fangs; expanded thoracic plates on some abdominal vertebrae, 33-35 precaudal vertebrae; 42-45 dorsal-fin rays anterior to vertical through vertebrae 30 and 31; 40-41 anal-fin rays anterior to vertical through articulation between vertebrae 30 and 31 (Ref. 93132). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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