Kathetostoma canaster Gomon & Last, 1987
photo by Graham, K.

Family:  Uranoscopidae (Stargazers)
Max. size:  65 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 30 - 700 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-16; Vertebrae: 31-33
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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