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Polyipnus latirastrus Last & Harold, 1994 Combside hatchetfish |
| Family: | Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Sternoptychinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.75 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 696 - 888 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Queensland Plateau in the Coral Sea, off northeastern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal soft rays: 14-16; Vertebrae: 32-32 | |||
| Biology: | Mesopelagic species (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 July 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||