Nezumia spinosa (Gilbert & Hubbs, 1916)
Sawspine whiptail
Nezumia spinosa
photo by MNHN

Family:  Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails)
Max. size:  28 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 560 - 900 m
Distribution:  Indian Ocean: Natal, South Africa. Western Pacific: South China Sea and southern Japan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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