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Lucigadus microlepis (Günther, 1878) Smallfin whiptail |
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photo by
Graham, K. |
| Family: | Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 204 - 600 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: North Fiji Basin, Wallis and Futuna Islands, Norfolk Ridge, New Caledonia and Arafura and Madura seas. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2. Prominent black blotch at tip of first dorsal fin; body with a banded pattern, the anal fin with distinct black margins under darkly banded areas; sides of head heavily peppered with large melanophores; few or no scales on branchiostegal and gular membranes. | |||
| Biology: | A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||