Cottunculus spinosus Gilchrist, 1906 |
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SFSA |
Family: | Psychrolutidae (Fatheads) | |||
Max. size: | 7.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1460 - 2180 m | |||
Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: off Cape Point, South Africa. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Preserved specimens pale brown in color (Ref. 6631). | |||
Biology: | ||||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |