Gigantura chuni Brauer, 1901 Gigantura |
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SFSA |
Family: | Giganturidae (Telescopefishes) | |||
Max. size: | 15.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathypelagic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Atlantic, Indian and Pacific: mainly in tropical areas. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-19; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 8-10 | |||
Biology: | Mesopelagic species (Ref. 27000). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 May 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |