| Family: |
Champsodontidae (Crocodile toothfishes) |
| Max. size: |
14 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 210 - 1020 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan to Australia (Western Australia and Queensland). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-23; Anal soft rays: 16-21; Vertebrae: 29-33. Ventral margin of pupil smooth, not indented by tab of iris. Maxilla not extending beyond posterior margin of eye. Premaxilla not notched lateral to symphysis. Region between pectoral- and pelvic-fin bases naked (Ref 12850). |
| 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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