Uranoscopus affinis Cuvier, 1829
Uranoscopus affinis
photo by Rao, Y.K.

Family:  Uranoscopidae (Stargazers)
Max. size:  8.07 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 240 - 250 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 4-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal soft rays: 12-15. Body yellowish brown, without distinctive colour markings (Ref 42788).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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