Lophiomus immaculioralis Chen, Lee & Chen, 2024

Family:  Lophiidae (Goosefishes)
Max. size:  24.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 100 - 200 m
Distribution:  East Indian Ocean: Andaman Sea, Thailand.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 6-6; Vertebrae: 19-19. This new species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D V,8; pelvic-fin rays 7, pectoral-fin rays 21-22; distance between the left opercular and subopercular spines (OPSOP) 22.2% of HL. Colouration: body brown and the absence of conspicuous dark marking on the light floor of the mouth (Ref. 131498).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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