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Ectreposebastes niger (Fourmanoir, 1971) Pelagic scorpionfish |
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photo by
Graham, K. |
| Family: | Setarchidae (Deep-sea bristly scorpionfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 12.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 1200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: New Zealand (Ref. 5755) and Australia (Ref. 75154). | |||
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| Biology: | Found on the continental slope. Mesopelagic (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||