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Caulophryne pelagica (Brauer, 1902) |
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photo by
Ho, H.-C. |
| Family: | Caulophrynidae (Fanfins) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 954 - 2500 m | |||
| Distribution: | Circumglobal. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal soft rays: 12-16. Metamorphosed females distinguished by the following characteristics: stem of illicium is naked, without translucent filaments along length; length of illicium 18-125.8%SL; esca consisting of 5-7 elongate filamentous appendages; 2-4 appendages more proximal in position, bearing none to several side branches, 3-4 more distal appendages bearing numerous side branches; opaque areas absent; teeth in upper jaw 28-40; lower jaw teeth 20-34; teeth of vomer 2-5; dorsal fin rays 14-17; anal fin rays 12-16; pectoral fin rays 14-18 (Ref. 86949). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 July 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||