Neoscopelus porosus Arai, 1969
Spangleside neoscopelid
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Neoscopelidae (Blackchins)
Max. size:  18.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 454 - 642 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: western Australia and Japan. South China Sea (Ref.74511).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the continental slope (Ref. 7300, 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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