Parabembras multisquamata Kai & Fricke, 2018
photo by Kai, Y.; Fricke, R. (2018)

Family:  Bembridae (Deepwater flatheads)
Max. size:  18.69 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 299 - 444 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific Ocean: the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.
Diagnosis:  This species is distinguished by the following characters: differs from P. robinsoni in having 2 lachrymal spines and absence of symphyseal knob on the lower jaw; differs from P. curta in having usually D1 X (vs. VIII-IX in P. curta), supraocular spines 9-11 (vs. 6-8), and pored lateral line scales 40-44 (vs. 34-39) (Ref. 117904).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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