| Family: |
Antigoniidae (Deepbody boarfishes) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 50 - 750 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Japan to Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-30; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 24-28. Gill rakers on first gill arch short, broad, and well separated. Third fin dorsal spine 25-32%SL. Attains 15 cm SL (P. Heemstra, personal communication 10/02). |
| Biology: |
Found on the continental shelf (Ref. 75154). Larvae are pelagic (Ref. 68964). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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