Family: |
Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Sternoptychinae |
Max. size: |
6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 154 - 380 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Suruga Bay (Japan), the East China Sea and off the Philippines in the South China and Sulu seas. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal soft rays: 15-18; Vertebrae: 33-35 |
Biology: |
Specimens have been collected above 150 m in Suruga Bay, Japan (Ref. 26382). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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