Sphagemacrurus richardi (Weber, 1913) Richard's whiptail |
photo by
Shao, K.T. |
Family: | Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) | |||
Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 538 - 1260 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Natal, South Africa and Indonesia. | |||
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Biology: | A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |