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Antigonia indica Parin & Borodulina, 1986 |
| Family: | Antigoniidae (Deepbody boarfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 320 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean: Mozambique Channel, west coast of India, Maldives and the Andaman Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-30; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 25-27. Body pale orange, with 2 oblique pale reddish bars. Lateral line difficult to count. Body depth 1-1.2 in SL, more than twice head length. Pectoral fins longer than pelvic fins; slightly shorter than head. Cheeks and operculum with distinct scales. Gill membranes free from isthmus; branchiostegal rays 6 (Ref. 5318). | |||
| Biology: | Found near the bottom; larvae pelagic (Ref. 9609). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||