Polyipnus parini Borodulina, 1979

Family:  Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Sternoptychinae
Max. size:  6.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Western Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal soft rays: 17-17; Vertebrae: 35-35
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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