| Family: |
Gigantactinidae (Whipnose anglers) |
| Max. size: |
6.57 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 699 - 1002 m |
| Distribution: |
Northeasten Pacific. Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone, |
| Diagnosis: |
The metamorphosed female of this species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: illicium is relatively short (100-110% SL); with an enlarged non-light-bearing secondary esca approximately 75% from the insertion of the illicium, scarcely covered in fine filaments concentrated at the base and tip of the appendage; dentary teeth are moderate (longest tooth 3.8% SL), arranged in approximately three distinct longitudinal series with numerous additional teeth scattered between rows; the longest caudal-fin ray 35.8% SL (Ref. 131311). |
| 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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