| Family: |
Centrolophidae (Medusafishes) |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 800 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Mozambique Channel (22°S, 36°E), Andaman Sea and Molucca Sea (Ref 4410) and West Australian Basin (Ref. 54802). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-29; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 25-28. Dark brownish blue to brown, tan laterally, darker area on shoulder near lateral line (Ref. 4410). |
| Biology: |
Found over sandy and muddy bottoms (Ref. 5213). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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