Polymixia sazonovi Kotlyar, 1992

Family:  Polymixiidae (Beardfishes)
Max. size:  25.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 400 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Kyushu-Palau Ridge. High Seas only.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 5-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 35-36; Anal spines: 4-4; Anal soft rays: 16-18; Vertebrae: 29-29
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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