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Epigonus waltersensis Parin & Abramov, 1986 |
| Family: | Epigonidae (Deepwater cardinalfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 12.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 760 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Uolters Seamount. High Seas only. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9. Opercular spine present. Greatest body depth 24 percent SL. Ventro-anal distance 29 percent SL. Sides and abdomen silver (Ref. 31632). | |||
| Biology: | A mesobenthic-pelagic species living mainly above the bottom (Ref. 31632). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||