Polyipnus notatus Harold, Kemp & Shore, 2016

Family:  Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Sternoptychinae
Max. size:  3.07 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1770 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Taiwan, Philippines, South China Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found at depths of 0 to 1770 meters. The largest specimen observed was 3.07 cm, standard length (Ref. 128944).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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