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Lophiomus nigriventris Chen, Lee & Chen, 2024 |
| Family: | Lophiidae (Goosefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 22.08 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 133 - 400 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Western Australia (Exmouth Gulf), South China Sea (Macclesfield Bank) and Papua New Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 6-6; Vertebrae: 18-18. This new species can be separated from other congeners by the combination of D V,8; pelvic-fin rays 6; pectoral-fin rays 23-24. Colouration: body pale khaki, peritoneum with dark pigmentation, and reticulate dark pattern on the light floor of the mouth (Ref. 131498). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||