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Lophiomus laticeps (Ogilby, 1910) |
| Family: | Lophiidae (Goosefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 23.71 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 134 - 340 m | |||
| Distribution: | West Pacific: Coral Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 6-6. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D VI,8; pectoral-fin rays 24-25, pelvic-fin rays 7. Colouration: body pale khaki, and light floor of mouth having anastomosing dark pattern medially (Ref. 131498). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||