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Bathystethus orientale Regan, 1913 Silver knifefish |
| Family: | Scorpididae (Halfmoons) | |||
| Max. size: | 21 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Easter Island. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found near the surface along exposed steep rocky shores. Feeds on zooplankton (Ref. 89467). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||