Bidenichthys paxtoni
Bidenichthys paxtoni (Nielsen & Cohen, 1986)
Baldhead cusk


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Family:  Bythitidae (Livebearing brotulas)
Max. size:  7.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 165 - 275 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: off eastern Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Rare species (Ref. 34024).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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