Acropomatidae (Lanternbellies, temperate ocean-basses) |
7.62 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 156 - 164 m |
Western Pacific: Australia (Arafura Sea). |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: U-shaped luminous gland extending from throat to posterior tip of pectoral fin, its length 29.5-32.0% SL; symphysis of lower jaw is not protruded; anterior surface of proximal radial of the first anal-fin pterygiophore with concavity; anus is closer to pelvic-fin insertion than to origin of anal fin; with cycloid scales on lateral side of body; no vertical line on cheek; scales 4 between the first dorsal-fin base and lateral line; pectoral-fin rays 15; total gill rakers 20-21 (Ref. 123727). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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