Uranoscopus marisrubri Brüss, 1987
Uranoscopus marisrubri
photo by Khalaf, M.A.

Family:  Uranoscopidae (Stargazers)
Max. size:  15.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 363 - 450 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Type specimen taken from 363-383 m depth (Ref. 33021).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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