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Malakichthys levis Yamanoue & Matsuura, 2002 Smooth seabass |
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photo by
Yamanoue, Y. |
| Family: | Malakichthyidae (Temperate ocean-basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 15.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 143 - 256 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: northern Australia, from the North West Cape, Western Australia to Cape Arnhem, Northern Territory. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinct in having the following characters: no paired spines on chin; proximal-middle radial of first anal-fin pterygiophore is broad with cone-shaped hollow lacking lamellar septum; well developed lateral wing; A III, 8; pectoral-fin rays 14; gill rakers on lower arm 20-23; 49-53 scales on lateral line; 5-7 transverse scale rows above lateral line; body depth 26-35% SL (Ref. 76883). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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