Bembradium roseum Gilbert, 1905
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Bembridae (Deepwater flatheads)
Max. size:  11 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 138 - 800 m
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean: Japan (Ref. 559), Indonesia (Ref. 5978), Hawaiian Islands (Ref. 559), Chile (Ref. 9068).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Lower jaw included under closed mouth. Maxillary reaches a vertical from middle of eye. Supra- or suborbital ridge with a series of small spines. Anal fin without a spine.
Biology:  A deep sea species (Ref. 559). Benthic on sand (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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