Family: |
Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Triglinae |
Max. size: |
11.75 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 250 - 276 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Chesterfield and Bellona plateaus, New Caledonia. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal soft rays: 15-15. Caudal fin slightly emarginated. |
Biology: |
The body is slender and covered with large deciduous scales above the lateral line and cycloid scales below the lateral line. Throat, chest and breast are scaleless. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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