Psenopsis obscura Haedrich, 1967
Obscure ruff
Psenopsis obscura
photo by FAO

Family:  Centrolophidae (Medusafishes)
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 800 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Mozambique Channel (22°S, 36°E), Andaman Sea and Molucca Sea (Ref 4410) and West Australian Basin (Ref. 54802).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-29; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 25-28. Dark brownish blue to brown, tan laterally, darker area on shoulder near lateral line (Ref. 4410).
Biology:  Found over sandy and muddy bottoms (Ref. 5213).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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