Macrorhamphosodes platycheilus Fowler, 1934
Trumpetsnout spikefish
photo by Gloerfelt-Tarp, T.

Family:  Triacanthodidae (Spikefishes), subfamily: Triacanthodinae
Max. size:  13 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Indian Ocean and the Indo-Australian Archipelago.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits trawling grounds (Ref. 3132).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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