Family: |
Synanceiidae (Stonefishes), subfamily: Minoinae |
Max. size: |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 18 - 420 m |
Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: Somalia, Gulf of Oman, India, Myanmar, and western Thailand. Possibly occurring in Seychelles (Ref. 1623). |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 10-14. Pectoral fins very long, reaching beyond base of last anal ray. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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