Branchiostegus albus Dooley, 1978
Branchiostegus albus
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Latilidae (Deepwater tilefishes)
Max. size:  45 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 30 - 100 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: southern Japan and East China Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sandy and muddy areas (Ref. 9137, 11230).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  In Ref. 11230; record(s) not verified (Ref. 89848).


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