Hephthocara simum Alcock, 1892 |
Family: | Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas) | |||
Max. size: | 21.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 40.7 g | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1110 - 1650 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Bay of Bengal. Hephthocara crassiceps and Hephthocara simum may prove to be conspecific. | |||
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Biology: | Rare species (Ref. 34024). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |