Polyipnus asper Harold, 1994

Family:  Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Sternoptychinae
Max. size:  6.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 384 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: west coast of the Malay Peninsula, Andaman Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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