Samariscus hexaradiatus Díaz de Astarloa, Causse & Pruvost, 2014

Family:  Samaridae (Crested flounders)
Max. size:  10.03 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 135 - 325 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Solomon Is.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 82-82; Anal soft rays: 60-62; Vertebrae: 41-41. This species is distinguished by the following characters: pectoral- fin rays 6; dorsal-fin rays 82; anal-fin rays 60-62; lateral-line scales 74-75; vertebrae, abdominal 9 and caudal 32 (Ref. 94733).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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