| Family: |
Opisthoproctidae (Barreleyes or spookfishes) |
| Max. size: |
5.96 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 1000 - 2000 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Mauritius and Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal soft rays: 6-8; Vertebrae: 45-45. This species is characterized by eyes with small lens (lens diameter 2.2% SL), pouchlike; adipose fin present; origin of anal fin posterior to dorsal fin base; gill rakers 16-17 (= 5-6 + 1 + 10 -11) (Ref. 58272). |
| 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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