Parabembras robinsoni Regan, 1921
African deep-water flathead
photo by Alvheim, O./Institute of Marine Research (IMR)

Family:  Bembridae (Deepwater flatheads)
Max. size:  24 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 600 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean, from Durban to at least southern Mozambique, along the east coast of South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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