| Bembridae (Deepwater flatheads) |
| 27.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
|
demersal; marine; depth range 46 - 366 m |
| Western Pacific: north of Townsville to off Wollongong, Australia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal soft rays: 14-15. This species is characterized by the following: head depressed; body without large scute-like spines; infraorbital bones forming a strong ridge, confluent with uppermost preopercular spine and having 4-6 spines; broad subterminal vertical band in caudal fin (Ref. 40506). |
| Found on the continental slope. Benthic (Ref. 75154). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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