Polyipnus triphanos Schultz, 1938 Threelight hatchetfish |
photo by
Gloerfelt-Tarp, T. |
Family: | Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Sternoptychinae | |||
Max. size: | 4.73 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 322 - 966 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia; South China Sea and the Coral Sea. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 July 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |