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Antigonia rubescens (Günther, 1860) Indo-Pacific boarfish |
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photo by
Gloerfelt-Tarp, T. |
| Family: | Antigoniidae (Deepbody boarfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 50 - 750 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Japan to Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-30; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 24-28. Gill rakers on first gill arch short, broad, and well separated. Third fin dorsal spine 25-32%SL. Attains 15 cm SL (P. Heemstra, personal communication 10/02). | |||
| Biology: | Found on the continental shelf (Ref. 75154). Larvae are pelagic (Ref. 68964). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||