Halimochirurgus centriscoides Alcock, 1899
Longsnout spikefish
photo by CSIRO

Family:  Triacanthodidae (Spikefishes), subfamily: Triacanthodinae
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 262 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Andaman Sea and Indo-Australian Archipelago.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits trawling grounds (Ref. 3132).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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