Antigonia indica Parin & Borodulina, 1986
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 Family:  Caproidae (Boarfishes)
 Max. size:  9.3 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range - 320 m
 Distribution:  Indian Ocean: Mozambique Channel, west coast of India, Maldives and the Andaman Islands.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 9-9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-30; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 25-27. Body pale orange, with 2 oblique pale reddish bars. Lateral line difficult to count. Body depth 1-1.2 in SL, more than twice head length. Pectoral fins longer than pelvic fins; slightly shorter than head. Cheeks and operculum with distinct scales. Gill membranes free from isthmus; branchiostegal rays 6 (Ref. 5318).
 Biology:  Found near the bottom; larvae pelagic (Ref. 9609).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 16.03.02
 Modified by: Orlov, Alexei - 25.04.07

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