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Lestrolepis pofi (Harry, 1953) |
| Family: | Paralepididae (Barracudinas) | |||
| Max. size: | 19.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 605 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. off Hawaii, Japan, Madagascar and Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal soft rays: 32-35; Vertebrae: 87-91. This species is distinguished by the following characters: two light organs along orbital margin, one at mid-anterior edge and another at the lower margin; D 9; A 32-35; prehaemal vertebrae 32-36 and total vertebrae 87-91; lateral line scales 69-77; dorsalfin origin well before mid-space between pelvic- and anal- fin origins; broad black margin on abdominal ridge (Ref. 120632). | |||
| Biology: | Most likely a mesopelagic species. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||