Family: |
Ariommatidae (Ariommatids) |
Max. size: |
35 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 350 m |
Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: southern Japan and the Hawaiian Islands to New Zealand. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 15-15. Eye about 1/3 of head length. Eyelid well-developed. Dorsal spines hidden by groove when depressed. Scales large and deciduous. Attains 35 cm SL. |
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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