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Margrethia valentinae Parin, 1982 |
| Family: | Gonostomatidae (Bristlemouths) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Circumglobal: Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans, probably part of the circumglobal subtropical convergence fauna. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 24-25. Dorsal adipose fin present. | |||
| Biology: | An oceanic, mesopelagic species. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||