| Family: |
Trachichthyidae (Slimeheads) |
| Max. size: |
14.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 250 - 1000 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 5-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-10. This species is characterized by the following: 15, rarely 13, 14 or 16 pectoral-fin rays; 13-16, rarely 10-12 and 17-20 abdominal scutes, some scutes in large individuals with multiple apical points; isthmus with small spinoid scales; rectangular body, depth distinctly shorter than length, 1.9-2.0 in SL; nape almost straight, forehead turning abruptly downward above upper lip; body silvery in life, buccal cavity and opercular recess pale to slightly dusky (Ref. 83593). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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