| Family: |
Notosudidae (Waryfishes) |
| Max. size: |
35 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 750 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: southern Africa. Southwest Pacific: off New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-19 |
| Biology: |
Juveniles epipelagic to mesopelagic in warm currents moving southwest from the equator; adults benthopelagic on slopes (Ref. 6602). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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