| Family: |
Cepolidae (Bandfishes), subfamily: Owstoniinae |
| Max. size: |
25.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 24 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 220 - 350 m |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-23; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 16-16; Vertebrae: 28-28. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D IV,22-23; A I,16; pectoral fin rays 19-20; pelvic fin rays I,5; lateral Line scales 39-41; gill rakers 18-21+ 35-39; total vertebrae 28; in males, pelvic fins long, reaching on to anal; black pigmentation between membrane of maxilla and premaxilla (Ref. 88162). |
| Biology: |
Caught by commercial deep-sea shrimp trawler in bycatch landings (Ref. 88162). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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