Ichthyscopus pollicaris Vilasri, Ho, Kawai & Gomon, 2019 Oriental fringe stargazer |
photo by
Lai, N.-W. |
Family: | Uranoscopidae (Stargazers) | |||
Max. size: | 30.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): -2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-28; Anal soft rays: 16-17; Vertebrae: 26-26 | |||
Biology: | Known from coastal waters of East Asia (Ref. 121635). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |