Family: |
Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Sternoptychinae |
Max. size: |
8.75 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 696 - 888 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Queensland Plateau in the Coral Sea, off northeastern Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal soft rays: 14-16; Vertebrae: 32-32 |
Biology: |
Mesopelagic species (Ref. 75154). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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