| Family: |
Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Sternoptychinae |
| Max. size: |
7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 440 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Endemic to Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Mesopelagic species (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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