Family: |
Triacanthodidae (Spikefishes), subfamily: Triacanthodinae |
Max. size: |
8.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 50 - 458 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: East Africa, Maldive Islands, Japan, East China Sea, Philippines, Indonesia, New Caledonia, and Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-13. Reddish but paler below; 3 yellowish lines and 2 reddish-yellow lines on body (Ref. 6660). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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