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Polyipnus spinosus Günther, 1887 Spiny hatchetfish |
| Family: | Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Sternoptychinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 500 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Cental Pacific: Celebes and Halmahera seas and the Philippines. South China Sea, East China Sea, and the water near Taiwan (Ref.74511). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal soft rays: 15-17 | |||
| Biology: | Found on the continental shelf (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 July 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||