Nezumia spinosa (Gilbert & Hubbs, 1916) Sawspine whiptail |
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MNHN |
Family: | Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails) | |||
Max. size: | 28 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 560 - 900 m | |||
Distribution: | Indian Ocean: Natal, South Africa. Western Pacific: South China Sea and southern Japan. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
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 |