Parascolopsis baranesi Russell & Golani, 1993

Family:  Nemipteridae (Threadfin breams, Whiptail breams)
Max. size:  11.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 160 - 500 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aqaba.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Observed and photographed from submersible lago swimming close to the bottom at the depth of 350 m (Ref. 9820).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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