|
Cetomimus picklei (Gilchrist, 1922) |
|
|
photo by
SFSA |
| Family: | Cetomimidae (Flabby whalefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 5.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 1856 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: only known specimen was taken off Cape Town, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-16. Dark brown in color (Ref. 6625). | |||
| Biology: | One known specimen (Ref. 6628). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||