Labracoglossa argenteiventris Peters, 1866 |
photo by
Shiina, M. |
Family: | Scorpididae (Halfmoons) | |||
Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: central Honshu to Kyushu in Japan. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Occurs in mid-water of rocky reefs. Forms schools. Feeds on zooplankton (Ref. 9137). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |