| Family: |
Centrolophidae (Medusafishes) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 370 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan and the East China Sea. Reported from Hong Kong (Ref. 12083). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-33; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 24-28. Body whitish ; in young it is pale brown or blackish brown. Spines of dorsal fin short, not separated from soft-rayed portion (Ref. 41299). |
| Biology: |
Juveniles are associated with jellyfish, and can occur in small groups. Adults become bottom-dwellers (Ref. 128523). Tasty food fish (Ref. 559). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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