Halieutaea hancocki Regan, 1908
Hairy seabat
photo by SFSA

Family:  Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes)
Max. size:  13 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 250 m
Distribution:  Indian Ocean: in tropical waters.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-5; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 4-4
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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