Family: |
Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Sternoptychinae |
Max. size: |
4.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 194 - 209 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Philippines. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 March 2017 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
Museum: Pagapas Bay, 194-209 m, CAS 33347 (holotype of P. ovatus, 4.7 cm SL) (Ref. 26382). |
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