Polymixia yuri
Polymixia yuri Kotlyar, 1982


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Family:  Polymixiidae (Beardfishes)
Max. size:  18.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 180 - 250 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: near the junction of the Nasca and Sala y Gomez ridges. High Seas only.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 5-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 34-37; Anal spines: 4-4; Anal soft rays: 16-18; Vertebrae: 28-28
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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