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Spicomacrurus kuronumai (Kamohara, 1938) Kuronuma's whiptail |
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photo by
Schwarzhans, W. |
| Family: | Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 315 - 596 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: off southeastern Japan to northern Taiwan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | This species is distinguished by the following characters: pelvic-fin rays 8; nasal bones are closely adjoining along mesial edges, forming 3 horizontal plate like processes; otolith length to height (OL:OH = 1.45-1.6) (Ref. 98298). | |||
| 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 | |||