Family: |
Hemerocoetidae (Indo-Pacific duckbills) |
Max. size: |
3.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 65 - 175 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: East African coast from Somalia (Ref. 75753) to Natal, off Kosi Bay, South Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 22-25; Vertebrae: 33-33. Specimens in alcohol pale in color; 1st dorsal fin black. |
Biology: |
Three known specimens. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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