| Family: |
Bregmacerotidae (Codlets) |
| Max. size: |
4.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 604 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 48-48; Anal soft rays: 50-50; Vertebrae: 51-51. This species is distinguished by the following characters: absence of chromatophores on abdominal part of trunk; dotted chromatophores widely scattered over latter half of tail; scales on cheek absent; shaft of opercle is directed downward and distinctly shorter than opercle; indistinct mandibular canal organs (Ref. 82161). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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