Parabembras robinsoni Regan, 1921 African deep-water flathead |
photo by
Alvheim, O./Institute of Marine Research (IMR) |
Family: | Bembridae (Deepwater flatheads) | |||
Max. size: | 24 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 600 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean, from Durban to at least southern Mozambique, along the east coast of South Africa. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5 | |||
Biology: | ||||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |