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Spicomacrurus adelscotti (Iwamoto & Merrett, 1997) Celebration whiptail |
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photo by
Schwarzhans, W. |
| Family: | Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 600 - 690 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian to Western Pacific: Western Australia and Fiji. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2. Distinguished by 3 broad horizontal plate-like processes from nasal bones closely adjoining along mesial edges; pelvic fin ray 9 (Ref. 98298); outer prolonged ray of pelvic fin slightly broadened and flattened distally; total gill rakers on first arch (outer/inner) 8/11 (Ref. 35908). | |||
| Biology: | A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||