Cottunculus spinosus Gilchrist, 1906
photo by SFSA

Family:  Psychrolutidae (Fatheads)
Max. size:  7.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1460 - 2180 m
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: off Cape Point, South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Preserved specimens pale brown in color (Ref. 6631).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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