| Family: |
Gempylidae (Snake mackerels) |
| Max. size: |
75 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 283 - 300 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan, Taiwan, Hawaii and New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 17-17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-18; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 16-16; Vertebrae: 32-32. This species is distinguished from its only congener by the following characters: D XV-XVI, I, 17-18; A III, 15-16; the longest second dorsal-fin ray 2.3-2.9 in HL; pectoral fin long, 1.5-1.8 in HL; pelvic fin short, 1.4-3.2 in HL; the origin of the anal fin is behind that of second dorsal fin; scales on upper lateral-line 185-208, on vertical part of lower lateral line 66-81, on horizontal part of lower lateral line 172-199 (Ref. 117889). |
| 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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