Bovitrigla acanthomoplate Fowler, 1938

Family:  Triglidae (Searobins), subfamily: Pterygotriglinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 333 - 500 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Preserved specimens uniformly tan with no black spots on dorsum.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 March 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Type locality, off Point Tagolo Light, vicinity of n. Mindanao, Philippines, 8°47'N, 123°31'15"E, Albatross sta. D.5519, 182 fms (Ref. 26282).


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