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Psenopsis obscura Haedrich, 1967 Obscure ruff |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Centrolophidae (Medusafishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 800 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Mozambique Channel (22°S, 36°E), Andaman Sea and Molucca Sea (Ref 4410) and West Australian Basin (Ref. 54802). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-29; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 25-28. Dark brownish blue to brown, tan laterally, darker area on shoulder near lateral line (Ref. 4410). | |||
| Biology: | Found over sandy and muddy bottoms (Ref. 5213). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||