| Family: |
Epigonidae (Deepwater cardinalfishes) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 150 - 800 m |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: in tropical and subtropical waters. One record from 32°11'S, 59°30'E. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Specimens in alcohol light brown in color, fins darker; scale margins with black outline (Ref. 4329). |
| 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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