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Psenopsis cyanea (Alcock, 1890) Indian ruff |
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photo by
Osmany, H.B. |
| Family: | Centrolophidae (Medusafishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 23.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 170.0 g | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 179 - 300 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Irregularly distributed off the east and west coasts of India. Also known from off Socotra and the mouth of the Gulf of Aden. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in deep water, forming small schools (Ref. 30573). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||