| Family: |
Polymixiidae (Beardfishes) |
| Max. size: |
20.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 410 - 660 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 33-36; Anal spines: 4-4; Anal soft rays: 15-16; Vertebrae: 29-29 |
| Biology: |
A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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