Labracoglossa argenteiventris Peters, 1866
photo by Shiina, M.

Family:  Scorpididae (Halfmoons)
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: central Honshu to Kyushu in Japan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in mid-water of rocky reefs. Forms schools. Feeds on zooplankton (Ref. 9137).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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