Branchiostegus auratus
Branchiostegus auratus (Kishinouye, 1907)
Branchiostegus auratus
photo by Lai, N.-W.

Family:  Latilidae (Deepwater tilefishes)
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 300 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: southern Japan and East China Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sandy and muddy areas (Ref. 9137, 11230).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 17 September 2024 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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