Sphagemacrurus richardi (Weber, 1913)
Richard's whiptail
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails)
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 538 - 1260 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Natal, South Africa and Indonesia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A benthic species found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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