| Family: |
Holocentridae (Squirrelfishes, soldierfishes), subfamily: Holocentrinae |
| Max. size: |
18.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 100 - 190 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Philippine Sea, Borodino submarine. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 4-4; Anal soft rays: 9-9; Vertebrae: 27-27. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D IX,13; A IV,9; lateral line scales 46, above lateral line 3½ scale rows; gill rakers on first gill arch 12 = 5 + 1 + 9 (vs. 17 to 22 in congeners) ; big pointed spines on posterior operculum edge 2, with lower spine longer than upper spine; nasal fossa edges or on nasale surface without spine (Ref. 117152). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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