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Lucigadus acrolophus Iwamoto & Merrett, 1997 |
| Family: | Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 405 - 450 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: known only from off New Caledonia and the Norfolk Ridge. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2. Pelvic rays rarely 9. Body plain, without prominent markings; first dorsal fin dark over anterior four or so rays, pale anteriorly, no black spot; anal fin pale except for blackish distal margin of anteriormost rays. Scale patch on each side at base of anteriormost branchiostegal rays. Snout 28-32% HL, interorbital 28-35%, barbel 24-32%, scales below second dorsal 8.5-10. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||