Bregmaceros arabicus D'Ancona & Cavinato, 1965

Family:  Bregmacerotidae (Codlets)
Max. size:  5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine
Distribution:  Indian Oean: known from the type locality of Arabia Sea and northern Indian Ocean. The validity is left for further study (Torii, 2003, unpublished thesis).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 51-61; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 49-58. First ray of the first dorsal fin and pelvic fin rays extremely elongated. Scales more than 75 in longitudinal series. Pectoral fin rays fewer than 18. Attains 5 cm SL.
Biology:  Neritic (Ref. 46075).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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