Halimochirurgus alcocki Weber, 1913
Halimochirurgus alcocki
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Triacanthodidae (Spikefishes), subfamily: Triacanthodinae
Max. size:  21.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 390 - 610 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Arabian Sea, Japan, Mariana Islands, Australia, and New Caledonia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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