Nansenia ardesiaca Jordan & Thompson, 1914
Robust smallmouth
photo by Yang, N.-S.

Family:  Microstomatidae (Pencil smelts)
Max. size:  20 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 260 - 553 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal soft rays: 9-10; Vertebrae: 46-48. Branchiostegal rays 4.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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