| Family: |
Polymixiidae (Beardfishes) |
| Max. size: |
23.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 183.5 g |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 19 - 435 m |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 30-34; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-15; Vertebrae: 29-29 |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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