Pteropsaron heemstrai Nelson, 1982 |
photo by
SFSA |
Family: | Hemerocoetidae (Indo-Pacific duckbills) | |||
Max. size: | 5.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 75 - 175 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: off southern Natal, South Africa. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 5-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-22; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 24-25; Vertebrae: 34-34 | |||
Biology: | Two known specimens. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |