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Pteropsaron natalensis (Nelson, 1982) |
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photo by
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| Family: | Hemerocoetidae (Indo-Pacific duckbills) | |||
| Max. size: | 3.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 65 - 175 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: East African coast from Somalia (Ref. 75753) to Natal, off Kosi Bay, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 4-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 22-25; Vertebrae: 33-33. Specimens in alcohol pale in color; 1st dorsal fin black. | |||
| Biology: | Three known specimens. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||