Psenes sio Haedrich, 1970
Twospine driftfish

Family:  Nomeidae (Driftfishes)
Max. size:  33.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: 1°18.3'S, 84°46.7' (Ref. 37428).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 23-23. Body is elongate, dark brown in alcohol (Ref. 37428).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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