| Family: |
Triacanthodidae (Spikefishes), subfamily: Triacanthodinae |
| Max. size: |
16.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 50 - 675 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Kenya to Japan and New Zealand (Ref. 5755). Southeast Atlantic: one record off Port Elizabeth, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-15. Pinkish red in color, paler below; stripe radiating posteriorly from eye (Ref. 6660). |
| Biology: |
Feeds on scales of fishes (Ref. 6660). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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