Lophiomus nigriventris Chen, Lee & Chen, 2024

Family:  Lophiidae (Goosefishes)
Max. size:  22.08 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 133 - 400 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Western Australia (Exmouth Gulf), South China Sea (Macclesfield Bank) and Papua New Guinea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 6-6; Vertebrae: 18-18. This new species can be separated from other congeners by the combination of D V,8; pelvic-fin rays 6; pectoral-fin rays 23-24. Colouration: body pale khaki, peritoneum with dark pigmentation, and reticulate dark pattern 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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