| Aracanidae (Deepwater boxfishes) |
| 11.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 144 - 172 m |
| Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal soft rays: 9-9. This species is distinguished by the following: lateral sides of the body with many yellow spots; a distinct spine on the middle of each dorsolateral ridge of the carapace; without spines on the lateral and ventrolateral ridges of the carapace; gill opening located below the posterior half of the eye (Ref. 131241). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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