Polymixia longispina Deng, Xiong & Zhan, 1983
photo by Yang, N.-S.

Family:  Polymixiidae (Beardfishes)
Max. size:  14.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 190 - 670 m
Distribution:  Northeast Pacific: East China Sea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29-32; Anal spines: 4-4; Anal soft rays: 14-16; Vertebrae: 29-29
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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