| Family: |
Citharidae (Citharids) |
| Max. size: |
36 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 310 - 428 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan to the Kei Islands, Arafura Sea (Indonesia). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 65-70; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 45-48; Vertebrae: 30-30. Eyes on right side of body and very large, covered with scales on surface. Body uniformly greyish-brown, without distinct markings. Caudal fin rounded (Ref. 559). |
| Biology: |
Rare species found on mud bottoms (Ref. 9797). Feeds on benthic animals (Ref. 9797). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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