Family: |
Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Sternoptychinae |
Max. size: |
8.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: restricted to the Tasman Sea off the east coast of Australia and continental slope areas of New Zealand. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
A benthic species (Ref. 75154) which occurs on the continental shelf and slope (Ref. 7300, 75154). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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