Notacanthus abbotti Fowler, 1934
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Notacanthidae (Deep-sea spiny eels)
Max. size:  4.45 cm OT (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 329 - 774 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Suruga Bay and the Kumanonada Sea in Japan to the Philippines (Ref. 559). Northeastern Pacific: Hawaii (Ref. 58302).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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