| Family: |
Lophiidae (Goosefishes) |
| Max. size: |
23.71 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 134 - 340 m |
| Distribution: |
West Pacific: Coral Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 6-6. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D VI,8; pectoral-fin rays 24-25, pelvic-fin rays 7. Colouration: body pale khaki, and light floor of mouth having anastomosing dark pattern medially (Ref. 131498). |
| 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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