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Benthodesmus suluensis Parin, 1976 Philippine frostfish |
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| Family: | Trichiuridae (Cutlassfishes), subfamily: Aphanopodinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 200 - 500 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Sulu Sea between the Philippines and Sabah, Malaysia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 36-39; Dorsal soft rays (total): 92-99; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 86-92; Vertebrae: 133-137. Body silvery, jaws and opercle blackish. The inside of the mouth and gill cavities black. | |||
| Biology: | Probably benthopelagic, juveniles mesopelagic from 200 to 500 m (Ref. 9688). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||