Tetragonurus pacificus Abe, 1953
Pacific squaretail

Family:  Tetragonuridae (Squaretails)
Max. size: 
Environment:  pelagic-oceanic; marine
Distribution:  Indian and Pacific: in tropical waters; possibly strays to southern Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-12; Vertebrae: 39-43. Light grey to brown in color.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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