Family: |
Alepocephalidae (Slickheads) |
Max. size: |
24.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 800 - 1400 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: off South Africa (Ref. 6599) and off Morocco. Western Indian Ocean: off South Africa and Saya-de-Malha Bank. Elsewhere, western tropical Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-21; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-18. Pelvic fins with short splint bone. |
Biology: |
Juveniles possibly mesopelagic to bathypelagic (Ref. 6558). Found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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