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Pseudotrichonotus xanthotaenia Parin, 1992 |
| Family: | Pseudotrichonotidae (Sand diving lizardfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 87 - 110 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Saya de Malha Bank. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 33-33; Anal soft rays: 13-13; Vertebrae: 49-49. Head pointed. Body beam-like. Mouth small. Upper jaw protrusible; protruding slightly beyond the lower one when mouth is closed. Interorbital space is very narrow; just less than 1/3 of eye diameter. Branchiostegal rays 6. Gill rakers spinelike, 4 + 1 + 8. Caudal fin rays 8 - 10 (Ref. 41477). | |||
| Biology: | Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||