| Family: |
Malakichthyidae (Temperate ocean-basses) |
| Max. size: |
15.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 143 - 256 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: northern Australia, from the North West Cape, Western Australia to Cape Arnhem, Northern Territory. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinct in having the following characters: no paired spines on chin; proximal-middle radial of first anal-fin pterygiophore is broad with cone-shaped hollow lacking lamellar septum; well developed lateral wing; A III, 8; pectoral-fin rays 14; gill rakers on lower arm 20-23; 49-53 scales on lateral line; 5-7 transverse scale rows above lateral line; body depth 26-35% SL (Ref. 76883). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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