Lucigadus acrolophus Iwamoto & Merrett, 1997

Family:  Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails)
Max. size:  18 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 405 - 450 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: known only from off New Caledonia and the Norfolk Ridge.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 2-2. Pelvic rays rarely 9. Body plain, without prominent markings; first dorsal fin dark over anterior four or so rays, pale anteriorly, no black spot; anal fin pale except for blackish distal margin of anteriormost rays. Scale patch on each side at base of anteriormost branchiostegal rays. Snout 28-32% HL, interorbital 28-35%, barbel 24-32%, scales below second dorsal 8.5-10.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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