| Family: |
Antigoniidae (Deepbody boarfishes) |
| Max. size: |
12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 190 - 320 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: large individuals were found off Farquhar Island and Saya de Malha Bank; juveniles were caught in open waters of the southern Arabian Sea and off the western coast of Hindostan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32-35; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 29-33 |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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