Rhinecanthus abyssus Matsuura & Shiobara, 1989
photo by Peristiwady, T.

Family:  Balistidae (Triggerfishes)
Max. size:  16.6 cm SL (male/unsexed); 16.66 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 150 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific. Japan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-26; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 21-23
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 January 2022 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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