| Pseudotrichonotidae (Sand diving lizardfishes) |
| 4.12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 100 - 120 m |
| Eastern Indian Ocean, Western Australia. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 31-33; Anal soft rays: 12-12; Vertebrae: 48-50. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: Dorsal-fin origin is well behind the pelvic fin origin, predorsal length 39.6-41.2% SL; D 31-33; A 12 (Ref. 117888). |
| This species was collected from 100 m on sand, possibly from finer shell hash deposits. This collection also yielded high diversity of other organisms, including a large amount of sponges, as well as rubble while the second area of collection included gorgonians and shell hash (Ref.117888) |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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