| Family: |
Lophiidae (Goosefishes) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; depth range 234 - 760 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: East Africa to Vanuatu and Wallis and Futuna, north to the Philippines, south to northern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 6-6. Light to dark brown above, lighter below; body, median fins, and pectorals pigmented (distal portion of pectorals with darker pigmentation). |
| Biology: |
Found on the outer continental shelf and upper slope. Feeds mainly on fishes (Ref. 5236). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (120744)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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