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Parabembras robinsoni Regan, 1921 African deep-water flathead |
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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 | |||