| Family: |
Ateleopodidae (Jellynose fishes) |
| Max. size: |
69.42 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 319 - 612 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is characterized by the following: absence of lateral line and scales on body; head length 25.6-26.0% SL; orbit diameter 5.2-6.0% SL; upper jaw length 11.7-13.0% SL; dorsal fin length 20.9-23.9% SL; numerous dark brown spots on body; lanceolate and white tips of first and third free rays of pelvic fins (Ref. 75203). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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