| Family: |
Bembridae (Deepwater flatheads) |
| Max. size: |
18.69 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 299 - 444 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific Ocean: the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished by the following characters: differs from P. robinsoni in having 2 lachrymal spines and absence of symphyseal knob on the lower jaw; differs from P. curta in having usually D1 X (vs. VIII-IX in P. curta), supraocular spines 9-11 (vs. 6-8), and pored lateral line scales 40-44 (vs. 34-39) (Ref. 117904). |
| 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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