| 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 |
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