Family: |
Triacanthodidae (Spikefishes), subfamily: Triacanthodinae |
Max. size: |
12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 418 - 920 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: East Africa, Japan, Kyushu-Palau Ridge, South China Sea, Australia, and New Caledonia. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-13. Reddish pink in color, with 3 pale lines, silvery blue from lower jaw to anus (Ref. 6660). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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