Halicmetus niger Ho, Endo & Sakamaki, 2008
photo by Ho, H.-C.

Family:  Ogcocephalidae (Batfishes)
Max. size:  8.72 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 280 - 1000 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan, Taiwan and eastern Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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