Polyipnus elongatus
Polyipnus elongatus Borodulina, 1979


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Family:  Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Sternoptychinae
Max. size:  7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 440 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Endemic to Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Mesopelagic species (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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