Family: |
Synanceiidae (Stonefishes), subfamily: Choridactylinae |
Max. size: |
29 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 480.0 g |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 200 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Japan and East China Sea. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Food fish (Ref. 559). Commercially cultured in Japan. Used in Chinese medicine (Ref. 12166). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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