Nezumia kapala Iwamoto & Williams, 1999
Kapala whiptail
photo by Graham, K.

Family:  Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails)
Max. size:  41 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 842 - 1243 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean and Southwest Pacific: Australia.
Diagnosis:   
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


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