Diagnostic Description
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Body color reddish-brown. Head large and broad. Scales present on head. Opercular spine small, but with a sharp pointed tip. Attains 21 cm SL.
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 75 - 87; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 50 - 62
Biology
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Uncommon species found on soft bottom (Ref. 34024). Ref. 9942 gives maximum depth to be 1,260 m.
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- Cristina V. Garilao
Importance
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fisheries: of no interest
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- Cristina V. Garilao