Longfin flathead (Bembras longipinnis)

Scientific name: Bembras longipinnis Imamura & Knapp, 1998

The Longfin flathead (Bembras longipinnis) is a marine fish of the family Bembridae. Native range: Western Pacific, northern to northwestern Australia.

Biology

Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. Head depressed. Body without large scute-like spines. Infraorbital bones forming a strong ridge, confluent with uppermost preopercular spine and having 4-6 spines. Ratio of pectoral-fin length to caudal fin length 1.05 to 1.15.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Bembras longipinnis
Family
Bembridae (Deepwater flatheads)
Order
Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes and Flatheads)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
20.0
Depth range
143–215 m (469–705 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 143 - 215 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Pacific: northern to northwestern Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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