| Family: |
Lumpenidae (Eel pricklebacks) |
| Max. size: |
11.49 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 167 - 300 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 46-48; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 30-30; Vertebrae: 52-54. This species is distinguished by having the following characters: DXLVI-XLVIII; A II,28-30; membrane extremely incised, rays elongate; 11 pectoral-fin rays, including 3 ventralmost rays free from others and the longest ray 36.5-40.2% SL; pelvic fin rays elongate, membrane well-incised, and rays unbranched; 2 mandibular pores; 1 or 2 large black blotches on pectoral fin; black ocellus on caudal fin (Ref. 84251). |
| Biology: |
The specimens have well-developed ovaries containing ca. 1.5 mm diameter eggs, suggesting the spawning of the species occurs in autumn (Ref. 84251). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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