Argyripnus iridescens
Argyripnus iridescens McCulloch, 1926
Brilliant pearlside
Argyripnus iridescens
photo by Graham, K.


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Family:  Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Maurolicinae
Max. size:  14 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the continental slope (Ref. 7300, 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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