Family: |
Pentacerotidae (Armorheads), subfamily: Pentacerotinae |
Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 830 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: southern Japan to Australia and New Zealand (Ref. 4537). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Juveniles pelagic, adults benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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