Araiophos eastropas Ahlstrom & Moser, 1969

Family:  Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), subfamily: Maurolicinae
Max. size:  3.7 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 200 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific. High Seas only.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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