Gephyroberyx japonicus (Döderlein, 1883)
Big roughy
Gephyroberyx japonicus
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Trachichthyidae (Slimeheads)
Max. size:  20 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 320 - 660 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan (Ref. 41299).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-11
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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