Family: |
Synanceiidae (Stonefishes), subfamily: Choridactylinae |
Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 42 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known only from off Salalah, southern Oman. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Caudal fin rounded, longer than head. |
Biology: |
Known only from two specimens taken by trawl (Ref. 11441). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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