Lophiomus carusoi Chen, Lee & Chen, 2024

Family:  Lophiidae (Goosefishes)
Max. size:  29.25 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 132 - 970 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Coral Sea, waters off New Caledonia and Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 6-6; Vertebrae: 18-18. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: D VI, pelvic-fin rays 7, pectoral-fin rays 23-24; distance between the inner sphenotic spines (ISP) 48.6-56.7% HL. Colouration: body brown, peritoneum with dark pigmentation, and reticulate pattern on the floor of the mouth (Ref. 131498).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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