| Malakichthyidae (Temperate ocean-basses) |
| 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 391 m |
| Western Pacific: Philippines. |
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Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8. This species has a pair of distinct spines on chin; proximal-middle radial of first anal-fin pterygiophore straight and with long, narrow cone-shaped hollow; well developed lateral wing; anal-fin rays III, 7 (rarely 8); pectoral-fin rays 14 (rarely 13); body depth 36-41% SL; lateral line scales 46-50; 6-7 transverse scale rows above lateral line; 21-22 gill rakers on lower arm (Ref. 76883). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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