Melanostigma vitiazi Parin, 1980
photo by FAO

Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Gymnelinae
Max. size:  17 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 890 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: ranging from the tropics to the subpolar region.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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