| Family: |
Bembridae (Deepwater flatheads) |
| Max. size: |
24 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 600 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean, from Durban to at least southern Mozambique, along the east coast of South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5 |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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